Material Handling Equipment Technician II

This role supports the maintenance, reliability, and safe operation of material handling equipment within a distribution environment.
You will work closely with senior technicians to perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, and equipment inspections.
The position combines electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, battery, and light facility-maintenance responsibilities.
You will help keep powered material handling equipment operational while responding to maintenance needs and emergency situations.
The role also involves accurate documentation, safety compliance, housekeeping, and participation in an on-call rotation.
You’ll work in a hands-on environment where attention to detail, technical problem-solving, and dependable execution are essential.
This is an opportunity for an experienced maintenance professional to contribute directly to safe and efficient facility operations.

• Education: High school diploma or GED required; technical school training or equivalent education, preferably a two-year program, is desirable.

• Experience: Approximately four years of material handling equipment maintenance experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.

• Technical knowledge: Working knowledge of MHE maintenance, electrical AC/DC systems, hydraulic systems, mechanical components, electrical controls, PLC systems, drive motors, and related equipment.

• Technical certifications: Ability to obtain the required Powered Industrial Equipment Certification within three months and complete an approved MHE manufacturer maintenance technician certificate, such as training from Crown, Raymond, Hyster, or a comparable manufacturer.

• Driver requirements: Valid state driver's license and proof of liability coverage meeting applicable requirements.

• Safety knowledge: Ability to understand and follow technical procedures, governmental regulations, workplace safety requirements, and applicable OSHA standards.

• Technical literacy: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures and regulatory information, as well as perform calculations using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.

• Problem-solving: Strong practical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify equipment issues and complete repairs safely and efficiently.

• Communication: Ability to communicate effectively, cooperate with colleagues, and build productive working relationships.

• Physical capability: Ability to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, reach, handle tools and equipment, and occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; ability to occasionally lift or move up to 100 pounds.

• Work flexibility: Willingness to work evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, and designated on-call shifts, as required by operational needs.

• Working conditions: Comfortable working around moving mechanical equipment, noise, fumes or airborne particles, variable temperatures and humidity, elevated areas, and confined spaces.