JOB DETAILS

Experienced Forklift Technician

CompanyAtlas Toyota Material Handling, LLC
LocationElk Grove Village
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMarch 5, 2026
About The Company
Atlas Toyota Material Handling, part of the Atlas Companies, is an authorized Toyota Forklift Dealer committed to providing quality service, premium equipment and innovative solutions for companies of all sizes. We supply Illinois (Chicagoland), Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Northwest Indiana with the largest inventory of new forklifts & lift trucks in the nation. We offer new, used and rental equipment to handle a variety of material handling needs, alongside a wide assortment of forklift attachments, pallet jacks, parts and floor cleaning equipment. With our customized warehouse systems solutions and forklift operator training by our Federal OSHA certified instructors, our extensive knowledge in warehouse support integrates productivity and safety seamlessly. With 24/7 maintenance by over 115 certified technicians with an average of 17 years’ experience, our service network guarantees a fast and timely response with a 4-hour max wait time. Our vast sales selection of more then 800+ new and used forklifts and lift trucks is continuously updated and features all models and brands such as Toyota, Motrec, Advance, Genie, Terex, Bendi, Drexel, Big Joe, Columbia, Manitex Liftking, and Skyjack. Committed to serving all industries, we carry every type of forklift & lift truck available; electric, industrial, warehouse, reach trucks, pneumatic and more. Proudly carrying the name Atlas, our other companies include: Atlas First Access and Atlas Toyota Lift of Minnesota (Retail), Atlas International (Wholesale) and Atlas Bobcat. With over 70 years in the material handling industry, Atlas proudly operates through our established core values: We PROMOTE INTEGRITY at every level of our business and have a PASSION FOR WINNING by delivering nothing less than exceptional results. Atlas strives for CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT all while creating an environment where we EMBRACE COMMUNITY by upholding a pursuit to VALUE PEOPLE and treat everyone with respect, courtesy, and dignity.
About the Role

Description

Do you have a passion for working on cars, forklifts or other heavy equipment? Do you want to turn your hobby into a career? Check out what we can do for you! 


We are currently hiring full-time Field and Shop Forklift Technicians.  Any level of experience is welcome to apply! 


Atlas Toyota Material Handling, part of the Atlas Companies, is an authorized Toyota Forklift Dealer committed to providing quality service, premium equipment, and innovative solutions for companies of all sizes. 


What You Will Love About Us: 

  • A great company culture. At Atlas, we believe a strong commitment to excellence, our people, values, and professional development opportunities makes our company great. We also like to have fun! We love treating our associates to food trucks, BBQ’s, holiday parties, celebration lunches and sporting events, among others!
  • Personal and family balance is important to us. We pride ourselves by offering a Monday-Friday schedule. Overtime is generally available for our technicians.
  • We provide paid time off. Our associates receive generous PTO (paid time off) and 8 paid holidays.
  • A comprehensive benefit package. This includes medical, dental and vision plans with HSA and FSA options. COMPANY PAID Life Insurance and Short- and Long-Term Disability Plans. A 401(k) Plan with company match.
  • Company provided technical training with incentives after achieving next level certifications.
  • A company provided service van and fuel card for our Field Technicians. The van goes home with you each evening. 
  • Advancement opportunities. We provide tuition reimbursement benefits and internal growth opportunities for our associates.
  • Other incentives programs.
  • Making the transition to our company easy. We will provide up to 3 months of COBRA reimbursement for our Service Technician roles.

Requirements

What You Will Do Day-to-Day: 

  • Diagnose and repair Toyota and other makes of lift-trucks and heavy-duty material handling equipment
  • Conduct preventative maintenance on customer forklifts 
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of all products Atlas sells and services
  • Maintain your technician tools 
  • Complete all service repair assignments in a reasonable time
  • Maintain a clean and safe workspace/environment
  • Attend monthly safety inspections and “toolbox talks”
  • Perform other duties and tasks as assigned

What You’ll Need to Succeed: 

  • Strong equipment repair, mechanical and/or electrical skills.
  • Experience with troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining equipment in industrial or automotive industries.
  • A willingness to learn and be trained.
  • The ability to manage time and attendance. We are looking for self-motivated individuals who can work with minimal supervision.
  • A valid driver’s license and the ability to maintain a good driving record.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

  • This position requires but is not limited to standing, bending, crouching, twisting, pulling, pushing, and lifting to 80 lbs., routinely 20-50 lbs.

Atlas is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (veterans and disability included) and Drug Free Workplace



Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of posting. The actual compensation offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market considerations, and geographic location.

Key Skills
Equipment RepairMechanical SkillsElectrical SkillsTroubleshootingPreventative MaintenanceTime ManagementSelf-MotivationValid Driver's License
Benefits
MedicalDentalVisionLife InsuranceShort-Term DisabilityLong-Term Disability401(k) PlanPaid Time OffPaid HolidaysTuition Reimbursement
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
Diagnose and repair Toyota and other makes of lift-trucks and heavy-duty material handling equipment. Conduct preventative maintenance on customer forklifts and maintain a clean and safe workspace.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
0-2
💼Company Size
198
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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