Lead Mobile Forklift Technician & Trainer

Skip to main contentEnglishSign InLead Mobile Forklift Technician & Trainer page is loadedLead Mobile Forklift Technician & TrainerApplylocationsHouston TXtime typeFull timeposted onPosted Todayjob requisition idR202679475CompanyCox Automotive - USAJob Family GroupVehicle OperationsJob ProfileLead Mobile Light Medium Tech - DOT (Flag)Management LevelIndividual ContributorFlexible Work Option Can work remotely but need to live in the specified city, state, or regionTravel %Yes 100% of the timeWork ShiftDayJob Description *** If you have any questions or to connect with a recruiter while your application is being reviewed, please Text DFS3 to 317-597-8130 ***  Cox Fleet keeps your fleet moving. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Cox Fleet has grown to become one of the largest fleet maintenance companies in the country. Cox Fleet is the leading provider of on-site mobile maintenance and repair services nationwide, offering mobile on-site fleet service for light medium, and heavy-duty trucks and trailers. Cox Fleet also services customers utilizing its 50+ nationwide service centers; each offering accident repair, painting, refurbishment, and heavy mechanical repair. We are supported by a 24/7 in-house call-center and provide scheduled maintenance services and unscheduled services to fleets anywhere, anytime. JOB SUMMARY Cox Fleet is currently hiring a Lead Mobile Forklift Technician & Trainer to perform preventive maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on material-handling equipment light-, as well as medium-and heavy-duty vehicles. This technician will be a high-level field resource with strong electrical, hydraulic, diesel, and mechanical troubleshooting capability. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience servicing forklifts, reach trucks, pallet jacks, and related warehouse equipment, and can work independently while maintaining strong documentation, safety, and customer-service standards. They will be Fixing Forklifts as regular tech, onboarding new forklift technician, conduct Forklift training for all forklift technicians, as neededKey Technician ResponsibilitiesPerform inspections, preventive maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on light-, medium-, and heavy-duty vehicles and equipment.Diagnose and repair diesel and gasoline engines, brakes, suspension, steering, electrical systems, HVAC, hydraulics, and driveline components.Service and repair material-handling equipment, including:Raymond 8210 pallet jacksReach trucksElectric forkliftsHyster equipmentYale equipmentToyota forklifts and material-handling equipmentTroubleshoot electrical, battery, charging, hydraulic, and control-system issues.Complete work orders, inspections, parts requests, and repair documentation accurately and on time.Maintain a clean, safe, organized mobile work environment and follow all company and client safety requirements.Communicate repair findings, downtime risks, and parts clearly to leadership and customers.Support junior technicians with troubleshooting, repair guidance, and technical coaching as needed.Maintain required tools, certifications, and ongoing technical training.Key Trainer ResponsibilitiesMentor experience preferredAble to comprehend written material and communicate orally and in writing and through practice with employees and customers easily and effectively.Communication and presentation skills, ability to deliver content effectively.Deliver hands-on technical training for light and medium-duty vehicle maintenance and repairExecute structured training programs covering preventive maintenance, diagnostics, and repair proceduresEvaluate technician skill levels and provide individualized coaching and development plansEnsure trainees demonstrate safe work practices and compliance with DOT and company standardsTrack trainee progress and maintain training documentation, certifications, and performance recordsTravel to different States, up to 50% of the time during training and perform in-field training for new and current forklift...