Electrical Technician Jobs in Illinois
Electrical Technician jobs in Illinois are consistently active, with strong demand across manufacturing, utilities, and industrial automation stretching from entry-level to senior positions. Chicago, Rockford, and Joliet anchor the largest share of openings, where established employers like Exelon, Caterpillar, and Siemens maintain significant operations. The most in-demand specialties are programmable logic controller (PLC) programming, power distribution, and industrial controls. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Job Summary
Bring your excellent mechanical aptitude to service and repair forklifts.
Qualifications and Expectations:
- Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on propane, electric and diesel forklifts at customer locations
- Troubleshoot and repair hydraulic, electrical, engine and brake systems
- Complete service paperwork for each job, including unit, serial number, hour meter and work performed
- Maintain the service vehicle and its parts and tools
-Previous experience working with diesel, electric and propane-powered forklifts
-Perform routine maintenance and repairs on forklifts and their engines
-Diagnose and repair heavy equipment, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical machinery and systems
- 2+ years of forklift or heavy equipment repair experience
- Able to work independently in the field
- Valid driver's license and clean driving record
- Own basic hand tools
-Ability to troubleshoot issues and solve complex problems
-Knowledge and ability to diagnose hydraulic circuits and fuel and cooling systems
-Understanding of attachments
-Maintain service truck supplies and tools
-Work/manage workloads independently and display daily communication with Service Manager
-Consistent and reliable - strong attention to detail
-Skilled in safe, effective and appropriate equipment use
-Ability to wear and used appropriate safety gear
-Must have clean driving record and valid driver’s license. Service truck provided.
-Ability to travel up to 4 hour radius from home. Reimbursement for overnight stays if necessary.
Key Responsibilities
- Repair and maintain diesel, electric, and propane-powered forklifts.
- Diagnose and troubleshoot hydraulic circuits, as well as fuel and cooling systems.
- Ensure consistent and reliable work performance with strong attention to detail.
- Use equipment safely, effectively, and appropriately.
- Wear and utilize required safety gear.
- Complete service and repair tasks within a reasonable timeframe.
- Identify sources of mechanical issues by observing devices in operation, listening for malfunctions, and using precision tools and testing instruments.
- Perform routine preventive maintenance according to the established program.
- Fabricate or repair parts using machine shop tools and equipment
- Maintain open communication with dispatchers and the service office, updating them on job status and availability for new assignments.
- Identify jobs that should be sent to our shop for repair, providing valuable recommendations based on complexity or safety reasons
- - Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on propane, electric and diesel forklifts at customer locations
- - Troubleshoot and repair hydraulic, electrical, engine and brake systems
- - Complete service paperwork for each job, including unit, serial number, hour meter and work performed
- - Maintain the service vehicle and its parts and tools
Essential Skills and Experience:
- Very good skills in repairing powered industrial equipment.
- Strong customer orientation with excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
- Time management expertise to handle multiple priorities.
- Basic computer proficiency and familiarity with laptop fundamentals.
- Ownership of necessary tools for repairs, per our recommended tool list.
- Valid driver’s license and a good driving record.
- Certification to operate material handling equipment.
- Commitment to the company's vision and mission
If you have the skills, experience, and motivation to excel in this role, we encourage you to apply for the Forklift Mechanic position today!
Apply on Indeed or call 630-426-9156.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $25.00 - $38.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Profit sharing
- Tools provided
Experience:
- Mechanical and Electrical Forklift troubleshooting : 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driving License (Required)
Work Location: In person
Job Summary
Bring your excellent mechanical aptitude to service and repair forklifts.
Qualifications and Expectations:
- Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on propane, electric and diesel forklifts at customer locations
- Troubleshoot and repair hydraulic, electrical, engine and brake systems
- Complete service paperwork for each job, including unit, serial number, hour meter and work performed
- Maintain the service vehicle and its parts and tools
-Previous experience working with diesel, electric and propane-powered forklifts
-Perform routine maintenance and repairs on forklifts and their engines
-Diagnose and repair heavy equipment, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical machinery and systems
- 2+ years of forklift or heavy equipment repair experience
- Able to work independently in the field
- Valid driver's license and clean driving record
- Own basic hand tools
-Ability to troubleshoot issues and solve complex problems
-Knowledge and ability to diagnose hydraulic circuits and fuel and cooling systems
-Understanding of attachments
-Maintain service truck supplies and tools
-Work/manage workloads independently and display daily communication with Service Manager
-Consistent and reliable - strong attention to detail
-Skilled in safe, effective and appropriate equipment use
-Ability to wear and used appropriate safety gear
-Must have clean driving record and valid driver’s license. Service truck provided.
-Ability to travel up to 4 hour radius from home. Reimbursement for overnight stays if necessary.
Key Responsibilities
- Repair and maintain diesel, electric, and propane-powered forklifts.
- Diagnose and troubleshoot hydraulic circuits, as well as fuel and cooling systems.
- Ensure consistent and reliable work performance with strong attention to detail.
- Use equipment safely, effectively, and appropriately.
- Wear and utilize required safety gear.
- Complete service and repair tasks within a reasonable timeframe.
- Identify sources of mechanical issues by observing devices in operation, listening for malfunctions, and using precision tools and testing instruments.
- Perform routine preventive maintenance according to the established program.
- Fabricate or repair parts using machine shop tools and equipment
- Maintain open communication with dispatchers and the service office, updating them on job status and availability for new assignments.
- Identify jobs that should be sent to our shop for repair, providing valuable recommendations based on complexity or safety reasons
- - Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on propane, electric and diesel forklifts at customer locations
- - Troubleshoot and repair hydraulic, electrical, engine and brake systems
- - Complete service paperwork for each job, including unit, serial number, hour meter and work performed
- - Maintain the service vehicle and its parts and tools
Essential Skills and Experience:
- Very good skills in repairing powered industrial equipment.
- Strong customer orientation with excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
- Time management expertise to handle multiple priorities.
- Basic computer proficiency and familiarity with laptop fundamentals.
- Ownership of necessary tools for repairs, per our recommended tool list.
- Valid driver’s license and a good driving record.
- Certification to operate material handling equipment.
- Commitment to the company's vision and mission
If you have the skills, experience, and motivation to excel in this role, we encourage you to apply for the Forklift Mechanic position today!
Apply on Indeed or call 630-426-9156.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $25.00 - $38.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Profit sharing
- Tools provided
Experience:
- Mechanical and Electrical Forklift troubleshooting : 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driving License (Required)
Work Location: In person
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Electrical Technician Job Market in Illinois
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing
- Consumer Goods
- Chemicals & Materials
- Technology & Software
What Illinois Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in electrical technician jobs across Illinois.
- Active Illinois Electrical License or reciprocal license recognized by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
- Associate degree or technical diploma in electronics, electrical technology, or a related field
- Hands-on experience with PLC programming, troubleshooting, and industrial control systems
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical blueprints
- Familiarity with OSHA electrical safety standards and National Electrical Code compliance
- Experience with preventive maintenance on industrial machinery, motors, and power distribution equipment
Electrical Technician Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a electrical technician in Illinois?
Becoming an electrical technician in Illinois typically starts with an associate degree or technical diploma from a community college or vocational school. Illinois regulates electrical work through the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, which oversees licensure for roles that include electrical contracting. Many industrial technician positions also expect completion of an apprenticeship program through the IBEW or a similar trades organization, giving candidates both classroom instruction and verified hands-on hours.
Which companies hire electrical technicians in Illinois?
Employers hiring electrical technicians in Illinois right now include Electrical Automation Services, ARCOSA, and Leggett & Platt, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Illinois's concentration of manufacturing plants, utility infrastructure, and large corporate campuses means consistent demand from both industrial employers and energy companies across the state.
Which Illinois cities have the most electrical technician jobs?
Aurora, Clinton, and Sterling have the most electrical technician openings in Illinois. Chicago drives volume through its dense base of manufacturing facilities, utilities, and commercial construction, while Rockford and Joliet contribute through their strong industrial and logistics corridors, where large plant operations and distribution centers keep steady demand for maintenance and controls technicians.
Are there remote electrical technician jobs in Illinois?
Yes, but they're rare. Electrical technician work is fundamentally hands-on, requiring on-site access to equipment, panels, and machinery that cannot be serviced remotely. About 6% of electrical technician openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those tend to be technical support or applications engineering roles rather than traditional field or plant positions.
How can I get hired as a electrical technician in Illinois with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a registered apprenticeship through the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, which has active chapters across Illinois including Chicago and Rockford. Large Illinois manufacturers like Caterpillar and Exelon also hire entry-level maintenance technicians and production technicians as stepping-stone roles. Earning a CompTIA Electronics Technician certification or completing an associate program at Moraine Valley Community College or Heartland Community College gives candidates a measurable edge when applying without field experience.
Where can I find and apply to electrical technician jobs in Illinois?
You can find and apply to electrical technician jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current Illinois openings. Find roles that fit your experience and location, then apply directly to the employers posting them.
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