Dayton Freight Lines

Less-than-truckload freight carrier

Trailer Mechanic

Heavy Duty & Diesel Vehicle MaintenanceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeHudson, WI, USA$31.25 - $35.25 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Possess a valid driver's license.
Have basic math skills.
Be fluent in English.
Be able to pass a drug screen.
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.

Responsibilities

Perform maintenance service at the volume and quality standards set by Dayton Freight Lines.
Repair and rebuild components on 48-foot and 53-foot dry van trailers, including suspension and running gear, landing gear, wheels and tires, brakes and air systems, electrical systems, lighting and wiring, rear frames and doors, sides, noses and roofs, and interiors and floors.
Perform preventative maintenance inspections and repairs.
Maintain welding and metal fabrication skills and use them in the work.
Perform service calls.
Wash and fuel equipment when necessary.
Road-test vehicles to confirm that repairs were performed properly; this duty depends on having a commercial driver's license.
Proactively assist, guide, and direct junior technicians.
Participate in caring for and maintaining the shop, grounds, equipment, and tools.
Maintain a clean and safe work environment in compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration and company standards.
Record work and labor in the EMS system using a computer.
Coordinate with the Parts Department to maintain appropriate quantities of materials, parts, service, and shop supplies.
Comply with Environmental Protection Agency regulations, Department of Transportation requirements, and company safety requirements.
Perform other maintenance duties or assignments as needed.

Overview

Salary: $31.25 - $35.25/hour

Stable and growing organization
Competitive weekly pay
Overtime after 40 hours
Quick advancement
Quality Hours
Professional, positive and people-centered work environment
Modern facilities
Clean, late model equipment
Comprehensive benefits package: Health, Dental, Vision, AD&D, 401(k), etc.
Paid holidays (8); paid vacation and personal days

Trailer Mechancis are to perform maintenance service in which the volume and quality of work is within the acceptably measured standards for Dayton Freight Lines.

Responsibilities

Has a fundamental understanding of repairing and rebuilding components on 48ft. and 53ft. dry van trailers and can effectively repairs the following components:
- Suspension and running gear components
- Landing gear assembly and components
- Wheel components and tires
- Brake and air components
- Electrical, lighting and wiring components
- Rear frame and door components
- Side, nose and roof components
- Interior and floor components
Able to thoroughly perform Preventative Maintenance inspections and repairs
Maintains a high level of welding and metal fabrication skills
Performs service calls
Washes and fuels equipment when necessary
Road tests vehicles to ensure quality repair services were performed.*Dependent upon having a CDL
Consistently positive attitude, interacting courteously and professionally with fellow employees
Pro-actively assists, guides and directs junior technicians
Be a leading participant in the care and upkeep of the shop, the grounds and all equipment and tools
Maintains a clean, safe environment that complies to OSHA and company standards
Proficient in recording all work and labor on a computer in the EMS system
Works with the Parts Department to assure that all necessary materials, parts, service and shop supplies are maintained at proper quantity levels
Works in compliance to EPA regulations as well as DOT and company safety requirements
Performs other maintenance duties or assignments when necessary

Qualifications

Possess a valid Driver's License
Basic math skills
Fluent in English
Able to pass a drug screen

Benefits

Stable and growing organization
Competitive weekly pay
Overtime after 40 hours
Quick advancement
Quality Hours
Professional, positive and people-centered work environment
Modern facilities
Clean, late model equipment
Comprehensive benefits package: Health, Dental, Vision, AD&D, 401(k), etc.
Paid holidays (8); paid vacation and personal days

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.

About the Company

Dayton Freight Lines

Less-than-truckload freight carrier

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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