Diesel Mechanic

Overview

Gear Up Your Career with Dayton Freight as a Diesel Tractor Technician!

Salary: $36.10 - $40.65/hour

Shifts: 20:00 - 06:30  |  4-10 hour days, Monday - Thursday/Tuesday - Friday  |  $1 Shift Differential Included

About the Dayton Freight Diesel Mechanic Role

If you’re someone who loves working with your hands, solving problems, and keeping equipment running at its best, this role is built for you. As a Diesel Mechanic, you’ll play a key role in maintaining and repairing equipment that keeps operations moving. Every day brings something new, and your skills will make a real impact.

Why This Role Stands Out

This isn’t just a mechanic job; it’s your opportunity to build a long-term career with a company that values your skills, invests in your growth, and gives you the tools to succeed. If you take pride in your work and enjoy solving tough problems, you’ll fit right in.

What You'll Do

• Diagnose and troubleshoot diesel engines using diagnostic software programs and tools
• Repair and replace engine components and electrical systems
• Perform preventative maintenance (PMs) to keep equipment in top shape
• Work on suspension, brake systems, and tire procedures. (Tires come mounted!)
• Complete service calls and road tests (if qualified)
• Accurately log all work in the maintenance program, Cetaris, using iPads
• Partner with the Parts team to ensure all needed parts are readily available
• Maintain a clean, safe, OSHA-compliant work environment
• Continuously improve processes and shop efficiency
• Bring a positive attitude and be a strong team player every day

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license
• Basic math skills
• Ability to pass a drug screen
• Fluent in English
• Mechanical mindset with a willingness to learn and grow

Benefits

• Stable, growing company with real advancement opportunities
• Competitive wages paid weekly + overtime after 40 hours
• Quality hours that support work-life balance
• Positive, professional, team-focused environment
• Clean, safe, and organized shop
• Late-model equipment to work on
• Safety-first culture + open door policy
• Full benefits (Health (HSA/FSA options, Dental, Vision, AD&D, 401(k))
• Paid holidays, vacation, and personal days
• Yearly Technician Tool allowance
• Provided company uniforms
• Profit Sharing
• Company events throughout the year to show appreciation to our employees
• OEM training opportunities available

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.