**Job Title: Lead Material Handling Equipment (MHE) Technician / Mechanic**
**Job Description**
The Lead Material Handling Equipment (MHE) Technician will oversee and support a small team of technicians while performing hands-on maintenance and repair of forklifts, pallet jacks, dockstockers, and other warehouse equipment.

This role combines technical expertise with day-to-day leadership responsibilities to ensure all material handling equipment operates safely, efficiently, and reliably in a high-activity warehouse environment.
**Responsibilities**
Lead and support a team of approximately 6–7 technicians, providing guidance, coaching, and technical direction.

Assign and track daily repair, maintenance, and inspection tasks to ensure work is completed accurately and on time.

Troubleshoot and repair electric and propane-powered material handling equipment, including forklifts, pallet jacks, and related machinery.

Diagnose and repair motors, controllers, lift chains, forks, bearings, and other mechanical and electrical components on MHE.

Conduct thorough inspections and ensure all repairs meet safety and operational standards before equipment is returned to service.

Oversee and participate in equipment overhauls, ensuring quality workmanship and adherence to manufacturer guidelines.

Use appropriate hand tools and test equipment to perform mechanical and electrical diagnostics and repairs.

Coordinate with warehouse and operations leadership to prioritize work orders and keep equipment available to meet operational demands.

Communicate clearly with managers and team members about equipment status, repair timelines, and any safety concerns.

Assist with setup and commissioning of new equipment, including upgrades and modifications as needed.

Support battery maintenance activities, including inspection, charging, and basic repairs to ensure reliable power for electric equipment.

Maintain accurate records of repairs, preventive maintenance, parts usage, and completed work in the designated tracking systems.

Promote and enforce safe work practices within the team, ensuring compliance with safety procedures and guidelines.

Adapt to occasional evening or weekend work requirements to support business needs and critical repairs.
**Essential Skills**
Proven experience performing preventive maintenance on reach trucks, dockstockers, and center riders, including Crown equipment.

Hands-on experience troubleshooting and repairing electric and propane-powered material handling equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks.

Demonstrated ability to repair and overhaul motors, controllers, lift chains, forks, bearings, and other key components on MHE.

Experience leading technicians or a small maintenance team, including task assignment and oversight.

Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills with the ability to diagnose and resolve issues efficiently.

Proficiency using hand tools and related equipment for mechanical and electrical repair work.

Ability to ensure all repairs meet safety standards and equipment is safe to return to service.





Effective communication skills to coordinate with managers and team members in a busy warehouse environment.

Capability to maintain accurate documentation of maintenance activities, parts usage, and completed work.

Physical ability to perform hands-on work, including lifting, bending, and standing for extended periods in a warehouse setting.
**Why Work Here?**
You will join a performance-driven environment that rewards your expertise and contributions with tangible recognition and growth. A performance-based bonus program offers the opportunity to earn an additional 10% of annual salary, paid in March based on the previous year's results, alongside annual salary increases typically in the 2–3% range tied to company performance.

Comprehensive health, dental, vision, drug, and wellness benefits are available, including coverage options such as massage therapy, chiropractic services, and fertility treatment through a flexible benefits plan.

You will also enjoy a 10% colleague discount program at corporately owned grocery stores, helping you save on everyday essentials.

The culture values reliability, teamwork, and continuous improvement, providing a stable environment where your technical skills and leadership are recognized and developed.
**Work Workplace**
The standard shift runs Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with a preference for some flexibility to support afternoon coverage when needed and occasional evening or weekend work.

You will work with a variety of material handling equipment, including forklifts, pallet jacks, dockstockers, and related systems, using hand tools and diagnostic equipment to perform repairs and preventive maintenance in a safety-focused environment.
**Job Type & Location**
This is a Permanent position based out of Calgary, AB.
**Pay and Benefits**
The pay range for this position is $83000.00 - $92000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
**Workplace Type**
This is a fully onsite position in Calgary,AB.
**À propos d'Aerotek**
Aerotek® Inc. fournit des solutions de dotation en personnel et de services dans les domaines de la fabrication, de la logistique, de la construction, de l'aviation, des installations et de la maintenance.

Nous offrons l'expertise, les solutions et les personnes nécessaires pour relever les défis de l'industrie nord-américaine.

Basée à Hanover, au Maryland, Aerotek exploite un réseau unifié de plus de 200 bureaux à travers l'Amérique du Nord, soutenant plus de 18 000 clients chaque année.

Aerotek est une entreprise du groupe Allegis,



leader mondial en ressources humaines et solutions d'affaires.

Pour en savoir plus, visitez: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offre un salaire hebdomadaire, des avantages sociaux y compris des soins médicaux, des soins dentaires et des soins de la vue, ainsi qu'un programme d'aide aux employés et un programme de rabais.

La société souscrit au principe d'égalité d'accès à l'emploi et examinera toutes les candidatures sans tenir compte de la race, du sexe, de l'âge, de la couleur, de la religion, de l'origine nationale, du statut de vétéran, de handicap, de l'orientation sexuelle, de l'identité de genre, de l'information génétique ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par la loi.
**Ordonnance sur l'égalité des chances de San Francisco:**
Conformément à l'Ordonnance sur l'égalité des chances de San Francisco, pour tous les postes situés dans la ville et le comté de San Francisco, nous examinerons les candidatures des personnes qualifiées ayant un casier judiciaire ou des antécédents criminels.
**Utilisation de l'intelligence artificielle (IA):**
Nous pouvons utiliser l'intelligence artificielle (IA) pour soutenir certaines étapes de notre processus d'embauche, notamment la recherche, la présélection et l'évaluation des candidatures.

L'IA aide à analyser les candidatures et les qualifications, mais les décisions finales sont prises par notre équipe de recrutement.

En soumettant votre candidature, vous reconnaissez et acceptez que celle-ci puisse être examinée à l'aide d'outils d'IA.
**About Aerotek**
Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance.

We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry.

Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year.

Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions.

To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, employee assistance and discount programs.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
**San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:**
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
**Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):**
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team.

By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

📌 Mechanic (Calgary)
🏢 Aerotek
📍 Calgary