Forklift Technician / Mechanic

careers-daytonfreight; Sturtevant (WI); On-site; USD 43,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

AD&D insurance

401(k)

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Paid personal days

Job summary

Dayton Freight is seeking a Forklift Mechanic to diagnose and repair forklift components in a fast-paced service center. You will perform preventative maintenance, support tire programs, and assist senior technicians in daily shop operations.

The role emphasizes safe handling of equipment, accurate record-keeping, and collaboration with the Parts Department to maintain inventory. A strong team spirit and commitment to quality are essential.

Qualifications

• Basic math skills required.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Basic math

Fluent English

Drug screening

Job description

Overview

Salary: $31.50 - $36.75/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
• 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

Responsibilities

Forklift Mechanics develop skills in the diagnosis and repair of Dayton Freight forklift components.

• 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
• Overtime after 40 hours
• 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.