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Material Handling, Industrial Equipment, Wholesale

Technician Apprentice

Alexandria, VAOnsiteFull Time$23–$25 /hrPosted 1 month ago

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Required skills

  • mechanical experience
  • positive attitude
  • professional demeanor
  • follow directions
  • exceptional customer service skills
  • excellent work ethic
  • clean driving record

Nice to have

  • forklifts
  • aerial lifts
  • pallet trucks

Role summary

Eastern Lift Truck Co. is seeking Forklift Mechanic Apprentices for their Upper Marlboro, MD branch. This entry-level position offers a 6-9 month formal training program with a mentor to learn maintenance, diagnostics, and repair of material handling equipment like forklifts and aerial lifts. The role requires some mechanical experience, a positive attitude, customer service skills, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Compensation ranges from $23.00-$25.00/hr. with comprehensive benefits.

Eastern Lift Truck Co. 

Forklift Mechanic Apprentice

Currently, we are seeking Forklift Mechanic Apprentices to support our Upper Marlboro, MD branch as well as surrounding areas. We offer tremendous opportunity for growth, competitive compensation and benefits for individuals who want a career with a great company that maintains a family feel! 

This is an entry level position where you can learn the mechanics of material handling equipment maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs. You will have a mentor to guide you through our 6–9-month formal training program, where you will learn how to maintain safety standards and interact with customers. From classroom modules to hands on training in the shop, we will prepare you for a career as a Field Service Technician! 

Main Duties: 

  • Learn how to perform routine maintenance, diagnose and repair material handling equipment (i.e. forklifts, aerial lifts, pallet trucks, etc.) 

  • Complete required training certifications 

  • Assist mechanics 

  • Strictly adhere to all health and safety protocols

  • Maintain a clean and safe work environment in compliance with Company and OSHA Standards 

Requirements: 

  • Some mechanical experience required 

  • Positive attitude and professional demeanor 

  • Ability to learn quickly and follow directions 

  • Exceptional customer service skills 

  • Excellent work ethic 

  • Clean driving record A MUST 

  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. 

Compensation:

This position is paid hourly with a pay range of $23.00/hr. - $25.00/hr. Compensation is based on experience.

Benefits: 

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription plan. 401k with partial company match, paid vacation and sick days, paid holidays, short- & long-term disability, and basic/supplemental life insurance policies. 

Who is Eastern Lift Truck Co.? 

Eastern Lift Truck Co., is a family-owned company, celebrating over 50 years strong. We provide sales, parts, rentals and service in all areas of the Lift Truck, Material Handling and Allied product business. At Eastern Lift Truck Co. we know that the employees are the ‘heart and soul’ of the company.

Find out more at: www.easternlifttruck.com 

“Eastern Lift Truck Co. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including Disabled/Vets” 

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