Maintenance Technician
Job in
Irving, Dallas County, Texas, 75061, USA
Listed on 2026-06-03
Listing for:
Forward Air
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-03
Job specializations:
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, HVAC Tech / Heating Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Responsibilities
* Maintain safety compliance across all assigned areas and proactively identify and resolve potential hazards.
* Perform diagnostics, routine maintenance, inspections, and repairs on facility systems and structures.
* Repair, maintain, and troubleshoot HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical infrastructure.
* Conduct mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and structural repair work throughout the facility and terminal environment.
* Maintain and repair dock doors, roll‑up doors, guard rails, bollards, dock plates, and other freight-handling equipment.
* Identify and execute opportunities to perform repairs in-house when appropriate to reduce vendor costs and improve response time.
* Ensure equipment is safe, functional, and ready for use.
* Respond quickly to maintenance needs and implement preventative maintenance strategies.
* Maintain accurate documentation of all inspections, repairs, and maintenance activities.
* Oversee vendor support, including scheduling, service coordination, and account management.
* Obtain quotations, manage vendor contracts, and ensure vendors meet established service-level expectations.
* Maintain relationships with third‑party providers, including propane suppliers, fire‑panel services, access control systems, landscaping/irrigation, janitorial, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC professionals.
* Collaborate with internal teams to plan maintenance activities that support smooth terminal operations.
* All other duties as assigned to meet evolving business needs.
Qualifications
* Education:
High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
* Certification/Licensure:
Technical certifications in HVAC, electrical, plumbing, or related fields preferred.
* Experience:
Previous maintenance/construction/skilled trades experience or apprenticeship preferred.
* Strong mechanical, electrical, and plumbing troubleshooting abilities.
* Ability to safely operate tools, lifts, ladders, forklifts, and other warehouse equipment.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to document work clearly.
* Ability to read and interpret schematics, equipment manuals, and maintenance documentation.
* Experience working in a warehouse, freight terminal, or industrial environment preferred.
* Demonstrated discretion and confidentiality in handling and protecting sensitive information.
* Technical:
Proficient with common office technologies, including Windows PCs, Microsoft O365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and web conferencing platforms (Teams, Zoom, Webex).
* Environment:
Comfort commuting to and working in a 100% on‑site environment (as listed in this posting).
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