Forklift Mechanic – Full-Time

About the role

R+L Carriers is seeking a Forklift Mechanic for its Wheeling, IL Service Center. The successful candidate will rebuild, repair, and maintain forklifts, pallet jacks, and hydraulic lifts in a fast‑paced environment.

Key responsibilities

• Rebuild, repair, and maintain industrial forklifts, pallet jacks, and hydraulic lifts.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

Required profile

• Clean driving record for the past five years.
• At least three years of experience repairing/maintaining industrial fork trucks.
• Experience with electric and manual pallet jack repair/maintenance.
• Aerial lift repair/maintenance experience is a plus.
• Ability to use a computer to create repair work orders.
• Own basic tools on site (company provides specialized tools).
• Physical ability to lift 100 lb.
• Self‑motivated and able to work in a fast‑paced environment.

Required skills

• Forklift repair and maintenance.
• Pallet jack repair and maintenance.
• Aerial lift repair and maintenance.
• Computer work‑order creation.

What we offer

• Hourly pay ranging from $23.63 to $37.48.
• $1,000 sign‑on bonus.
• Full‑time schedule, Monday‑Friday with various shifts.
• Paid time off after 90 days.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company matching.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and access to employee resorts in Daytona Beach, FL; Big Bear Lake, CA; Pigeon Forge, TN; and Ocean Isle Beach, NC.