Job Description

Candidate Screening Questions

1. Describe your experience operating forklifts, aerial lifts (scissor lifts or boom lifts), or other material handling equipment.
2. Describe your experience supporting fleet mechanics and technicians in an automotive, warehouse, or maintenance shop environment.
3. How do you prioritize tasks when you are asked to support multiple jobs at the same time?

Role Overview

This hands-on role provides direct support to Blue Origin’s fleet maintenance and operations team. The Fleet Support Technician helps keep vehicles, equipment, and the shop in safe, ready-to-work condition. The ideal candidate is dependable, safety-minded, and willing to jump in wherever needed — from operating a forklift to maintaining a clean and organized workspace.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts and other material handling equipment to safely move parts, materials, vehicles, and equipment throughout the shop and yard.
• Support fleet mechanics and technicians by staging parts, retrieving tools, and assisting with vehicle and equipment maintenance.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment, including sweeping, removing debris, and properly disposing of waste and recyclables.
• Receive, unload, stock, and organize parts, supplies, and materials.
• Perform basic vehicle and equipment checks such as fluid levels, tire pressure, and visual inspections.
• Assist with moving and positioning vehicles, trailers, and equipment within the facility.
• Maintain shop equipment and tools; report damaged or malfunctioning items to supervisors.
• Support inventory counts and help track parts and consumables.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support fleet, shop, and site operations.

Shifts Available

• 2 positions – 1st Shift
• 1 position – 2nd Shift
• 1 position – 3rd Shift

Working Conditions & Physical Demands

• Work is performed in shop, warehouse, and outdoor yard environments with exposure to varying temperatures, noise, dust, and fumes.
• Requires frequent standing, walking, lifting, bending, and operating equipment.
• Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to safely operate a forklift (certification required upon hire).
• Ability to operate scissor lifts and boom lifts (certification required upon hire).
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs and to stand, walk, bend, and work on your feet for extended periods.
• Willingness to perform a wide variety of tasks, including general cleanup and labor.
• Strong reliability, attention to detail, and a safety-first mindset.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and work effectively as part of a team.
• Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State (ITAR compliance).

Preferred Qualifications

• Current forklift operator certification.
• Prior experience in a fleet, automotive, warehouse, or maintenance shop environment.

You should be proficient in:

• Facilities Maintenance Experience
• Warehouse Experience
• Material Handler Experience
• Forklift Licensed
• Lift Truck Repair & Maintenance
• Equipment Repair & Maintenance