
Field Service Forklift Technician
Hiring bonus: $25 — Express Employment Professionals pays new hires who apply through this link. Terms are set by the agency.
- Agency
- Express Employment Professionals
- Location
- Peru, IL
- Job type
- Permanent
- Pay
- $30.00-$35.00/HourlyRate
- Profession
- Forklift Operator
- Industry
- Warehouse & Logistics
- Posted
- May 22, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $32.50
- Weekly
- $1,300
- Yearly (full-time)
- $67,600
This job pays about $32.50/hour — 42% above the median for Forklift Operator jobs in Illinois ($22.94/hour).
Estimated from the hourly rate in the listing, 40 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Forklift Operator jobs in Illinois right now
- 3 open Forklift Operator jobs in Illinois from 2 agencies.
- Pay in these listings: $18.00 – $32.50/hour, median $21.00/hour.
- Typical Forklift Operator pay in Illinois: $22.94/hour ($47,715/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: Express Employment Professionals ($26.75/hour across 2 jobs).
Job description
Express Employment Professionals in Ottawa IL is currently hiring Field Service Technicians on behalf of our client who is a leader in material handling solutions. This role is ideal for mechanically inclined professionals who enjoy diagnosing issues, working hands-on with equipment, and providing excellent service at customer sites. Pay:
Key Responsibilities:
Qualifications & Requirements:
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- $30.00-42.00/HR
Key Responsibilities:
- Diagnose mechanical issues on equipment such as forklifts, lift trucks, and other warehouse machinery
- Conduct routine inspections and preventative maintenance to ensure equipment operates safely and efficiently
- Perform repairs and maintenance on:
- Diesel, propane, and electric engines
- Hydraulic systems
- Electrical systems
Qualifications & Requirements:
- Experience working with forklifts, heavy equipment, automotive, or similar machinery preferred
- Strong mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic troubleshooting skills
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
- Ability to work independently in a field-based environments
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Paid Sick Time
- WEEKLY pay
- Direct Deposit
- $100 Referral Bonus (+$50 for the person being referred)
- $100 for every candidate you send that works 80 hours
- $50 for them just for being referred
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