Forklift Mechanic - Up to $41.06/HR - 1st Shift

About the role

Dohrn Transfer is a leading Midwest LTL Carrier providing less-than-truckload, truckload, and value-added services throughout our 10-state service area. Join our team and become a part of our new growth and bright future. Our drivers are home daily! We offer competitive salary and a great benefit package in an exciting, rewarding industry.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance inspections and services
• Support the tire maintenance program
• Perform service calls
• Wash and fuel equipment
• Perform other maintenance duties or assignments
• Provide assistance to senior technicians
• Lead the care and upkeep of the Maintenance Shop, grounds, and all equipment and tools
• Maintain a clean, safe environment that complies with DOT, EPA, OSHA and company standards
• Complete all required documentation and keep records
• In conjunction with the Parts Department, assure that all necessary materials, parts, service/shop supplies are maintained at proper quantity levels
• Perform other duties as needed

Minimum Requirements

• A minimum age of 18
• High School completion or equivalent
• Valid Driver License
• Command of English language to communicate effectively with internal and external customers
• Must pass a NON-Department of Transportation (DOT) physical examination and functional screen
• Must consent to a pre-employment drug screen; Dohrn Transfer must receive a negative result
• Experience with forklift maintenance is preferred
• Knowledge of methods, materials, tools and techniques used in the repair and maintenance of a variety of automotive and mechanical equipment is required
• Must have previous experience maintaining detailed and routine record keeping
• Manual dexterity required
• Must possess knowledge of occupational hazards & standard safety precautions
• Must possess excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills to communicate to both internal and external customers
• Ability to work in a team as well as independently
• Excellent attendance

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements

• Overtime may be necessary during peak periods
• Must be able to work a varied schedule or travel based on need
• Heavy work exerting up to 50 pounds of force frequently to lift, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, and 100+ lbs. on an occasional basis
• Subject to both internal and external environmental conditions; work occurs inside and outside; Outside work may be in extreme weather conditions
• Subject to standing, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching and reaching for sustained periods of time
• Subject to noise; there is sufficient noise to require shouting in order to be heard above the ambient noise level
• Subject to hazards including a variety of physical working conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, and exposure to chemicals
• Subject to atmospheric conditions including one or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system or the skin: fumes, odors, dusts, mists and gases
• Required to have close visual acuity to perform activities such as operate machines and motor vehicles
• The worker is required to have visual acuity to perform activities such as visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication of parts at distances close to the eye

Benefits

• Health / Vision / Dental insurance
• 401k matching
• Life insurance
• Short/long term disability

Pay

Up to $41.06/Hour with incentives. Training available for incentives.

Schedule

Full Time, 1st Shift. Start time is flexible.