Forklift Mechanic 42.93Hour

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. We offer competitive salary and a great benefit package in an exciting rewarding industry.

Dohrn is currently seeking a Full Time Forklift Mechanic at our Centerville MN Terminal.

*Mechanic Tool Reimbursement Program*

Hours: 4 Day Work Week!

Pay: Up to $42.93/hr

Benefits: Health / Vision / Dental insurance 401k matching life insurance short/long term disability and more.

Position Summary:
To safely and efficiently maintain and repair Dohrn forklifts.

Essential Functions:

• Perform preventative maintenance inspections and services
• Troubleshoot/repair forklift engines and components
• Estimate job costs for major work
• Coordinate with Operations Supervisors for movement of units in and out of repair facilities/internal shops
• Perform other maintenance duties or assignments
• React to change productively and handle other essential tasks as assigned
• 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 level
• 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 NOTE: CDL-qualified mechanics will be subject to a DOT physical examination
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: includes a variety of physical working conditions such as proximity to moving mechanical parts moving vehicles and exposure to chemicals
Subject to atmospheric conditions: one or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system of the skin: fumes odors dusts mists and gases
Required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: operate machines and motor vehicles
The worker is required to have visual acuity to perform an activity 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

Dohrn Transfer Company LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race color religion age sex sexual orientation gender gender identity or expression national origin geographic background physical and/or mental disability protected veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable law.