Technician Apprentice

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Posted

9/11/2026

Employment

Full time

Range

$23 - $25/hr

Work style

On-site

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Core responsibilities

The apprentice will learn to perform routine maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on material handling equipment such as forklifts and aerial lifts. They will also assist senior mechanics while adhering to all health, safety, and OSHA protocols.

Requirements overview

Candidates must have some mechanical experience, a positive attitude, and a clean driving record. The ability to learn quickly, follow directions, and lift up to 50 lbs is required.

Key skills

Mechanical maintenanceDiagnosticsEquipment repairSafety standardsCustomer serviceMaterial handling equipmentForklift maintenanceAerial lift maintenancePallet truck maintenanceOSHA compliance

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About Eastern Lift Truck Co.

Industry

Commercial and Industrial Machinery Maintenance

Employees

590

Type

Privately Held

Size

1,001-5,000 employees

Eastern Lift Truck Co., Inc. was founded in 1971 with a singular but powerful goal: become the best material handling equipment service provider in the industry! As a family-owned business, our core values include loyalty, honesty, respect, and pride in our work. We pursue excellence in all that we do and strive to keep our core values front and center. These values define us and what it means to be a good service provider to our customers. Today, 50+ years since our founding, we are proud to be recognized as one of the premier service providers in the Northeast and one of the most successful dealerships in the United States. Eastern Lift Truck Co. is headquartered in Maple Shade, NJ, and operates more than 20 locations to serve businesses throughout the Mid-Atlantic region including Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, Southeastern New York, Central and Eastern Pennsylvania, Northern Virginia, the "panhandle"​ of West Virginia and our nation's capital, Washington, DC. The Company is involved in the local communities it serves and has been awarded the Yale “Dealer of Excellence,"​ Hyster “Dealer of Distinction, Combilift “Dealer of Excellence,” Material Handling Equipment Distributor Association’s “Most Valuable Partner,” and Steel King's Excalibur Premier Dealer Award.

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Description

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”

Requirements

  • Mechanical maintenance
  • Diagnostics
  • Equipment repair
  • Safety standards
  • Customer service
  • Material handling equipment
  • Forklift maintenance
  • Aerial lift maintenance
  • Pallet truck maintenance
  • OSHA compliance

Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Prescription plan
  • 401k with company match
  • Paid vacation
  • Paid sick days
  • Paid holidays
  • Short-term disability
  • Long-term disability
  • Basic life insurance
  • Supplemental life insurance

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