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Family Dollar

Discount retailer offering low-cost household goods

Transportation Technician 1

Heavy Duty & Diesel Vehicle MaintenancePosted on Nov 11
Full-timeDuncan, OK, USA$25 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Minimum of 1 year of experience in heavy-duty commercial trailer maintenance.
  • A roll-around type tool chest and all hand tools necessary to perform assigned mechanic’s work are required.
  • Must be able to perform essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation, including frequently lifting and moving up to 60 pounds and frequent walking, standing, moderate climbing, occasional sitting, stooping, and kneeling.
  • Must use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in accordance with Transportation requirements.
  • Must possess a valid driver’s license.
  • Must complete an annual violation and review record and provide authorization for an annual motor vehicle record (MVR).
  • Must be able to obtain Air Brakes Certification and have the experience, knowledge, and skills to complete semi-annual and periodic inspections.
  • Must be available for shift work and willing to work overtime, weekends, and holidays if needed.
  • Must effectively communicate with co-workers and management.
  • Must identify problems, isolate problem areas, and use appropriate techniques to find solutions.
  • Must apply relevant knowledge, skills, and procedures to the technical aspects of the job.

Responsibilities

  • Provide safe, effective, and efficient preventive and corrective maintenance to all company transportation equipment.
  • Perform necessary repairs to all systems, subsystems, and components of company commercial trailers.
  • Mount and dismount tires.
  • Brand tires and place them in inventory.
  • Perform periodic equipment inspections, inbound equipment inspections, and preventive-maintenance follow-up work.
  • Assist in maintaining an accurate parts inventory system.
  • Assist with other maintenance-related activities as needed.
  • Follow established safety procedures and guidelines.
  • Maintain an organized work area and promote a safe working environment.
  • Follow company policies and procedures.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • Work in a non-climate-controlled atmosphere affected by outside weather conditions, with possible exposure to moving mechanical parts or equipment, fumes, and airborne particles regulated by OSHA.

Desired Qualifications

  • A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
  • Formal equipment maintenance training from a technical school is ideal.
  • Basic computer skills are preferred.
  • Adapt readily to new situations and ways of working, and initiate action and make decisions.
  • Maintain high standards and ensure work is correct.
  • Work reliably, follow supervisors’ instructions, and respect company policies and procedures.
  • Act with awareness of personal responsibility for the safety of oneself and others.
  • Prioritize work, anticipate barriers, follow through to complete tasks, and seek opportunities to improve effectiveness and reduce costs.
  • Use sound judgment to make timely decisions, gather and analyze relevant information, and identify root causes of problems.
  • Demonstrate job knowledge, accuracy, efficiency, and willingness to learn from successes and failures.
  • Develop effective relationships, work cooperatively with a team, share resources and information, and recognize others’ contributions.

About the Company

Family Dollar

Discount retailer offering low-cost household goods

Family Dollar provided a wide range of inexpensive goods at neighborhood stores, aiming to help shoppers save money on everyday items. Its core model was to offer value in small, convenient locations with merchandise priced at low levels, historically under two dollars. Customers access products by visiting brick‑and‑mortar stores in local communities rather than ordering online. The company stood apart from competitors through its emphasis on ultra-low prices and broad selection within small formats, later expanding through public growth and eventually becoming part of a larger consolidation when Dollar Tree acquired it in 2015. The overall goal was to help budget-conscious families stretch their dollars by offering convenient access to affordable goods.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Chesapeake, VA
Founded
1959

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