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Forklift Maintenance Technician

  • Forklift Maintenance Technician job type Posted on: Nov 03, 2026
  • Forklift Maintenance Technician experience level Gordon Food Service
  • Forklift Maintenance Technician employment type Plant City, Florida
  • Forklift Maintenance Technician salary Salary: $28 per hour
  • Forklift Maintenance Technician employment type Onsite
  • Forklift Maintenance Technician salary Full-time

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Job Title :

Forklift Maintenance Technician

Job Type :

Full-Time

Job Location :

Plant City Florida United States

Remote :

No

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Job Description

Job Description
Powered Industrial Vehicle Repair Maintenance Technician
Location: 1410 Gordon Food Service Dr, Plant City, FL.

The backbone of any automated logistics operation is a fleet of equipment running flawlessly. Our material handling equipment (MHE) teams keep our warehouse in motion and our customers successful. As an experienced PIV Repair Technician with Gordon Food Service, you will step directly into a hands-on role maintaining our fleet of forklifts, Hilos, pallet jacks, and lift trucks, utilizing electrical diagnostics, mechanical schematics, and advanced hydraulic troubleshooting. We have high standards for safety and mechanical integrity to ensure our technicians are safe and our fleet is always running at peak performance. We offer a clean, organized parts room and provide the heavier specialty diagnostic tools; you bring your basic toolbox.

Schedule:
  • 4-day work week (Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday | 7:00 PM – 5:30 AM).

Pay:
  • Starting at $28.24/hr. based on experience (includes $1.00 shift premium).
  • Monthly performance incentive program.
  • Annual $500 tool allowance and $150 boot allowance.

Total Rewards at GFS:
  • Affordable benefits plans starting Day 1.
  • Weekly pay & wellness reimbursement.
  • Profit sharing & 401(k) with company match.
  • Strong internal career growth across our national distribution network.

Required Technical Capabilities:
  • PIV Mechanical Skills:
    • Immediate ability to perform complete mechanical diagnostics and component identification on material handling equipment (MHE). Safe, efficient use of hand and heavy power tools.
    • Proven track record performing comprehensive preventative maintenance (PMs) on lift trucks independently.
  • PIV Electrical & Hydraulic Skills:
    • Read and interpret electrical schematics, hydraulic diagrams, and system blueprints. Proficient use of multimeters to check continuity, isolate shorts, and diagnose digital control cards.
    • Direct experience safely wiring and troubleshooting 480V 3-phase motors and complex industrial battery charging systems.

Does this look like you?:
  • Minimum 1–2 years of active repair and maintenance experience specifically on Crown equipment (pallet jacks, reach trucks, cherry pickers, counterbalance forklifts) — Required.
  • Must have immediate, hands-on mechanical and electrical troubleshooting capability on Crown Lift trucks.
  • High school diploma or GED certificate.
  • Must be 18 years of age or older.
  • Working knowledge of Voltage, Ammeter & Ohmmeter (VOM) meters.
  • Ability to work at heights (scissor lifts/cherry pickers) and in diverse environments (freezer, cooler, dry storage, exterior).
  • Ability to lift/move up to 100 lbs. during a shift.
  • Successful completion of pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Gordon Food Service encourages veterans and active military members to apply.

Jobcon Logo Position Details

Posted:

Nov 03, 2026

Reference Number:

a34515f3

Employment:

Full-time

Salary:

$28 per hour

City:

Plant City

Job Origin:

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Job Description

Job Description
Powered Industrial Vehicle Repair Maintenance Technician
Location: 1410 Gordon Food Service Dr, Plant City, FL.

The backbone of any automated logistics operation is a fleet of equipment running flawlessly. Our material handling equipment (MHE) teams keep our warehouse in motion and our customers successful. As an experienced PIV Repair Technician with Gordon Food Service, you will step directly into a hands-on role maintaining our fleet of forklifts, Hilos, pallet jacks, and lift trucks, utilizing electrical diagnostics, mechanical schematics, and advanced hydraulic troubleshooting. We have high standards for safety and mechanical integrity to ensure our technicians are safe and our fleet is always running at peak performance. We offer a clean, organized parts room and provide the heavier specialty diagnostic tools; you bring your basic toolbox.

Schedule:
  • 4-day work week (Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday | 7:00 PM – 5:30 AM).

Pay:
  • Starting at $28.24/hr. based on experience (includes $1.00 shift premium).
  • Monthly performance incentive program.
  • Annual $500 tool allowance and $150 boot allowance.

Total Rewards at GFS:
  • Affordable benefits plans starting Day 1.
  • Weekly pay & wellness reimbursement.
  • Profit sharing & 401(k) with company match.
  • Strong internal career growth across our national distribution network.

Required Technical Capabilities:
  • PIV Mechanical Skills:
    • Immediate ability to perform complete mechanical diagnostics and component identification on material handling equipment (MHE). Safe, efficient use of hand and heavy power tools.
    • Proven track record performing comprehensive preventative maintenance (PMs) on lift trucks independently.
  • PIV Electrical & Hydraulic Skills:
    • Read and interpret electrical schematics, hydraulic diagrams, and system blueprints. Proficient use of multimeters to check continuity, isolate shorts, and diagnose digital control cards.
    • Direct experience safely wiring and troubleshooting 480V 3-phase motors and complex industrial battery charging systems.

Does this look like you?:
  • Minimum 1–2 years of active repair and maintenance experience specifically on Crown equipment (pallet jacks, reach trucks, cherry pickers, counterbalance forklifts) — Required.
  • Must have immediate, hands-on mechanical and electrical troubleshooting capability on Crown Lift trucks.
  • High school diploma or GED certificate.
  • Must be 18 years of age or older.
  • Working knowledge of Voltage, Ammeter & Ohmmeter (VOM) meters.
  • Ability to work at heights (scissor lifts/cherry pickers) and in diverse environments (freezer, cooler, dry storage, exterior).
  • Ability to lift/move up to 100 lbs. during a shift.
  • Successful completion of pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Gordon Food Service encourages veterans and active military members to apply.

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