Lead Diesel Mechanic - Northlake, IL (Sutton Transport)

Overview

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.

Dohrn is currently seeking a Lead Forklift Mechanic at Sutton Transport's Northlake, IL terminal. Hours: Dayshift Available - 4 Day Work Week!Pay: Up to $40.05/Hour with incentives **Training available for incentives** *No CDL incentive offered for lift truck*12 months to Top Scale! 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.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

• Oversee, delegate and schedule daily tasks for line mechanics
• Estimate job costs for major work
• Order, ship & receive parts to maintain shop inventories
• Coordinate with Shop Operations Supervisors movement of units to other facilities for repair
• Maintain preventive maintenance schedule for domiciled equipment
• Review & oversee record keeping functions for shop in computer system
• Communicate with office staff regarding various issues in shop
• Troubleshoot/repair diesel engines and components
• Maintain and control inventory levels in shop
• Train new hires on shop functions
• React to change productively and handle other essential tasks as assigned
• Work independently with minimal supervision
• Operate and inspect mechanical equipment to diagnose defects
• Preventive maintenance of equipment
• Dismantle and reassemble equipment
• Plan work procedure using charges and experience
• Repair, replace and adjust necessary units and parts
• Enter labor lines and parts into repair order computer system
• May travel to other company shop locations when staff is needed
• React to change productively and handle other essential tasks as assigned    

Qualifications

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 minimally 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 internal and external environmental conditions: work occurs inside and outside; Outside work may be in extreme weather conditions
• Office environment is generally favorable; Lighting and temperature are adequate; there are minimal hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise and dust; Environment includes co-workers talking on the phone in close proximity
• 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
• Close visual acuity is required to perform an activity such as: operate machines and motor vehicles
• Visual acuity is require 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
• Manual dexterity is regularly required to perform tasks that include fingering, grasping, and typing, and repetitive motion of the wrists, hands and fingers

Salary : $40