Predicted to enable dynein intermediate chain binding activity; dynein light intermediate chain binding activity; and minus-end-directed microtubule motor activity. Predicted to be involved in microtubule-based movement. Predicted to be part of dynein complex. Is an ortholog of C. elegans che-3. In C. elegans, che-3 is involved in several processes, including dauer entry; non-motile cilium assembly; and positive regulation of dauer larval development.