Forklift Technician/Mechanic

Dayton Freight Lines; Altoona (IA); On-site; USD 40,294 - 46,149; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive weekly pay

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Dayton Freight Lines in Altoona, Iowa, is seeking candidates for maintenance positions focusing on preventative inspections and service calls. You will be part of a team that ensures the upkeep of a clean and safe work environment while supporting the tire maintenance program.

The ideal candidate has basic math skills, is fluent in English, and must pass a drug screen. The position offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, including health and dental coverage.

Qualifications

• Basic math skills.
• Fluent in English.
• Able to pass a drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance inspections and services.
• Support the tire maintenance program.
• Perform service calls.
• Wash and fuel equipment.
• Maintain a clean, safe environment complying with regulations.
• Provide assistance to senior technicians.

Job description

Overview

Salary: $29.25 - $33.50/hour

• Stable and growing organization
• Competitive weekly pay
• Overtime after 40 hours
• Quick advancement
• Quality Hours
• Professional, positive and people‑centered work environment
• Modern, organized facility
• Clean, late‑model equipment
• Comprehensive benefits package: Health, Dental, Vision, AD&D, 401(k), etc.
• Paid holidays (8); paid vacation and personal days

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
• Be proficient in paperwork and record keeping
• In conjunction with the Parts Department, assure that all necessary materials, parts, service/shop supplies are maintained at proper quantity levels
• Effectively handle special assignments as directed
• Able to maintain a quality hand tool inventory
• Skills to communicate professionally with operations and/or operators
• Able to participate at a high level of teamwork
• Value our company culture

Qualifications

• Basic math skills
• Fluent in English
• Able to pass a drug screen

Benefits

• Stable and growing organization
• Competitive weekly pay
• Quick advancement
• Quality Hours
• Professional, positive and people‑centered work environment
• Modern, organized facility
• Clean, late‑model equipment
• Safety oriented atmosphere
• Open door policy
• Comprehensive benefits package: Health, Dental, Vision, AD&D, 401(k), etc.
• Paid holidays (8); paid vacation and personal days

Physical Demands

This position requires the ability to perform routine physical tasks associated with equipment maintenance and repair in a Service Center and Shop environment. Duties may include standing, walking, climbing, bending, kneeling, squatting, reaching, lifting, and using hand and power tools, with work performed independently or in team settings as appropriate. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.