Full-Time

Diesel Mechanic

TOP SCALE $40.77/Hour

Updated on 9/3/2026

Deadline 4/3/27
Dohrn Transfer Company

Dohrn Transfer Company

501-1,000 employees

LTL and truckload shipping provider

Compensation Overview

$40.77/hr

+ CDL incentives + ASE incentives + Mechanic tool reimbursement + 401(k) matching

Ankeny, IA, USA

In Person

May travel to other company shop locations when staffing is needed.

Category
Automotive Service & Repair (1)

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Requirements
  • Be at least 18 years old.
  • Have completed high school or an equivalent level of education.
  • Possess a valid driver's license.
  • Have command of the English language to communicate effectively with internal and external customers.
  • Pass a non-Department of Transportation physical examination and functional screen; CDL-qualified mechanics are subject to a Department of Transportation physical examination.
  • Consent to a pre-employment drug screen and receive a negative result.
  • Have knowledge of methods, materials, tools, and techniques used to repair and maintain a variety of automotive and mechanical equipment.
  • Have working knowledge of the operating principles of gas and diesel engines and the repair of heavy trucks.
  • Have previous experience maintaining detailed and routine records.
  • Possess manual dexterity.
  • Possess knowledge of occupational hazards and standard safety precautions.
  • Be able to communicate with internal and external customers through verbal and written communication.
  • Be able to work both independently and as part of a team.
  • Maintain excellent attendance.
  • Be able to lift, push, pull, or otherwise move up to 50 pounds frequently and 100 or more pounds occasionally.
  • Be able to work indoors and outdoors, including in extreme weather conditions, and work around noise, moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, chemicals, fumes, odors, dust, mists, and gases.
  • Be able to stand, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach for sustained periods.
  • Have the visual acuity required to inspect small defects and parts, operate machines and motor vehicles, use measurement devices, and perform assembly or fabrication close to the eye.
Responsibilities
  • Operate and inspect mechanical equipment to diagnose defects.
  • Analyze malfunctions and perform general overhauls, tune-ups, and preventive maintenance on equipment.
  • Dismantle and reassemble equipment.
  • Plan work procedures using charges, technical manuals, and experience.
  • Repair, replace, and adjust necessary units and parts.
  • Enter labor lines and parts into the repair-order computer system.
  • Travel to other company shop locations when staff is needed.
  • Respond productively to change and perform other essential assigned tasks.
  • Work overtime, a varied schedule, or travel based on operational needs.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience as a journey-level diesel mechanic.
  • A commercial driver's license.
  • Automotive Service Excellence certification.
  • State and/or federal inspection certifications.
Dohrn Transfer Company

Dohrn Transfer Company

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Dohrn is a Midwest asset-based carrier specializing in Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) and truckload shipping. It runs a network of terminals and offers services like dedicated fleet management, warehousing, cross-docking, pool distribution, and rail intermodal via a direct BNSF connection. The company differentiates itself through a recent network transformation that included acquiring US Special Delivery in 2024 and Sutton Transport in 2025, reducing terminals from 42 to 24 and expanding direct line-haul capacity and door capacity, which led to high on-time performance and few exceptions. Its goal is to provide dependable, end-to-end freight services in the Midwest with scalable capacity and strong service visibility using API/EDI integrations, electronic bills of lading, and real-time tracking.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

East Moline, Illinois

Founded

1921

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What believers are saying

  • By Q3 2026, Dohrn reported 97% on-time and 99% exception-free service.
  • Dohrn's August 2026 network handles Kansas City–Indianapolis next-day freight.
  • The company paused growth, then stabilized service above 96% through Q2 2026.

What critics are saying

  • Dohrn still faces integration risk after Sutton's phased merge and terminal consolidation.
  • Jennifer Tyree's Illinois Human Rights Commission case settled in 2026 after discrimination claims.
  • Saia, XPO, and Old Dominion can underprice Midwest lanes until Dohrn's volume stalls.

What makes Dohrn Transfer Company unique

  • August 3, 2026 rebrand unified Dohrn after Sutton and USSD integration.
  • Dohrn now runs 24 terminals, 42% more direct linehaul routes, and 39% more doors.
  • PITT OHIO ownership supplies capital, shared systems, and Midwest operating discipline.

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Life Insurance

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