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Dayton Freight Lines

Less-than-truckload freight carrier

Trailer Technician Apprentice

Fall 2026Deadline 3/3/27
$28.75/hr+ Overtime after 40 hours + 401(k) discretionary company match
Internship
Crest Hill, IL, USA
In Person
Automotive Service & RepairHeavy Duty & Diesel Vehicle Maintenance

About the job

Requirements
  • Possess a valid driver's license.
  • Be able to pass a drug screen.
  • Be fluent in English.
  • Be able to perform routine physical tasks associated with equipment maintenance and repair, including standing, walking, climbing, bending, kneeling, squatting, reaching, lifting, and using hand and power tools.
  • Work independently or in team settings as appropriate.
Responsibilities
  • Learn to perform basic maintenance and part replacement procedures by observing, assisting, and asking questions.
  • Assist senior technicians when asked to do so.
  • Develop skills in diagnosing and repairing all DFL trailer components.
  • Learn to effectively and efficiently perform preventive maintenance inspections and services.
  • Perform service calls.
  • Perform other maintenance duties or assignments as necessary.
  • Participate in the care and upkeep of the shop, grounds, equipment, and tools.
  • Maintain a clean, safe environment that complies with Occupational Safety and Health Administration and company standards.
  • Record all work and labor on a computer in the EMS system.
  • Work with the Parts Department to ensure that necessary materials, parts, service, and shop supplies are maintained at proper quantity levels.
  • Work in compliance with Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Transportation regulations and company safety requirements.
  • Continuously improve processes.

About the company

Dayton Freight Lines is a regional less-than-truckload freight transportation company. The company moves palletized and commercial freight through service centers, linehaul networks, pickup and delivery operations, and logistics support. It serves shippers, manufacturers, distributors, retailers, carriers, and supply-chain teams. Its operating model centers on a hub-and-spoke terminal network supported by drivers, dock teams, dispatch, fleet maintenance, sales, and customer service. Teams work across driving, dock operations, dispatch, fleet maintenance, logistics, sales, technology, and customer support. Teams support coordinated daily delivery.

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