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Forklift Technician/Mechanic

Dayton Freight Lines, Inc.
Dayton Freight Lines, Inc. Salary
Altoona, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/29/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/27/2026
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

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.

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

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Salary : $29 - $34

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