COLTON RV Forklift Operator Salary in the United States

Forklift Driver

Big vehicles are a big responsibility! You must possess the proven skill set to be considered for this position. Hard work is rewarded at Colton RV. We are seeking an individual that doesn't mind a hard day's work and has the desire to be a part of a great team of professionals. Forklift Training will be provided for this position.

About Colton RV

For more than 50 years, the Colton family has been in the automotive business, specializing in motor homes, travel trailers, fifth wheels, camper vans and tent campers. No other RV dealer in New York State can match our selection, service, and commitment. 

Our outstanding reputation with manufacturers, suppliers and customers is what has allowed us to be an industry leader, and help us to continue to grow. 

At Colton RV, we believe our greatest asset is our employees. We are looking for people that want a career, rather than just a job.  If you can help contribute to the quality of our personnel and offer exceptional customer satisfaction, then we would like you to join our team. 

Job Responsibilities

• Move RV inventory of varying size safely around the dealership lot
• Maintain the cleanliness and order of RV inventory, lot and company property
• Provide support for service and sales functions as needed
• Trained to operate forklift, preferred experience
• Other duties as assigned

Education and/or Experience

• Must have experience driving RVs of every size and configuration (5^th wheel, bumper pull, Class-A, Class-C, etc.)
• Forklift experience preferred but not required- will train

*Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screening

Compensation

$16.00 per hour to start

Benefits

Full Time (30 hours per week) employees qualify to enroll in benefits including medical coverage with generous contribution from company, dental insurance, 401K retirement savings plan with company match, holidays off, company paid continuing education and training. 

Our company maintains a strong policy of equal employment opportunity for all associates.  We hire, train, promote and compensate associates on the basis of personal and professional competence and potential for advancement without regard for race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, disability or citizenship, as well as other classifications protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. EOE

Physical Demands

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 essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to utilize manual dexterity as well as stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.