Forklift Mechanic

R+L Carriers; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO after 90 days

Employee resorts

Job summary

R+L Carriers has an immediate opportunity for a Forklift Mechanic at our Chicago, IL Service Center. This full-time role involves rebuilding, repairing, and maintaining forklifts, pallet jacks, and hydraulic lifts in a fast-paced environment.

Qualified candidates will have 3 years of experience in forklift repair, own tools on site, and be able to lift up to 100 lbs. PTO after 90 days and a strong benefits package are offered.

Qualifications

• Must have a clean driving record for the past 5 years.
• 3 years of experience with the repair/maintenance of industrial fork trucks.
• Electric & manual pallet jack repair/maintenance experience.
• Aerial lift repair/maintenance experience would be a plus.
• Must be able to use a computer for several different task including creating repair work orders.
• Must have your own tools on site. The company will provide specialized tools.
• Must be able to lift 100 lbs.
• Work in a fast-paced environment and be self-motivated.

Responsibilities

• Repair/maintenance of forklifts, pallet jacks, and hydraulic lifts.
• Other duties as required by management.

Skills

Forklift repair/maintenance

Clean driving record

Computer use

Self-motivated

Fast-paced environment

Lifting 100 lbs

Tools

Own tools on site

Job description

Job Description

Full-Time, Monday - Friday, Various Shifts

Job Description

Mechanic Forklift, Earn up to $40.28 hr.

Full-Time, Monday - Friday, Various Shifts

PTO available after the first 90 calendar days of employment and enjoy an excellent benefits package that includes our very own employee resorts

Come and experience the difference with R+L Carriers

R+L Carriers has an immediate opportunity for Forklift Mechanics at our Chicago, IL Service Center. Preferred Candidates will have the ability to lift up to 125lbs, work in a fast-paced environment as well as rebuild, repair, and maintain forklifts, pallet jacks, and hydraulic lifts. Other duties as required by management.

Company Culture

R+L Carriers - Women in Trucking

Requirements / Qualifications

• Must have a clean driving record for the past 5 years.
• 3 years of experience with the repair/maintenance of industrial fork trucks.
• Electric & manual pallet jack repair/maintenance experience.
• Aerial lift repair/maintenance experience would be a plus.
• Must be able to use a computer for several different task including creating repair work orders.
• Must have your own tools on site. The company will provide specialized tools.
• Must be able to lift 100 lbs.
• Work in a fast-paced environment and be self-motivated.

Benefits

R+L Carriers offers an excellent compensation and comprehensive benefits package that includes Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance, 401(k) Retirement Plan with company matching contributions, Paid Vacation & Holidays, and vacation lodging at our exclusive employee resorts in Daytona Beach, FL, Big Bear Lake, CA, Pigeon Forge, TN, and Ocean Isle Beach, NC.

About Us

R+L Carriers is a family owned, privately held transportation company founded in 1965. Our business caters to the transportation and distribution industry and is designed to provide customers with superior service through efficient administration and innovative thinking. The Company prides itself in treating our employees and customers with respect and honesty. We believe each employee contributes directly to the Company’s growth and success. There are many other transportation companies capable of picking up and delivering freight. However, we believed our customers select us because of the efforts of our employees.

R+L Carriers Shared Services, LLC (“R+L Carriers”) and its subsidiary companies will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by federal or state law. R+L Carriers will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process (e.g., accommodations for a test or job interview) if so requested. When completing this application, you may exclude information that would disclose or otherwise reference your race, religion, age, sex, genetic, veteran status, disability or any other status protected by federal or state law. This application is considered current for ninety (90) days only. At the end of this period, if you are still interested in employment, it will be necessary for you to reapply by completing a new application.