2nd Shift Trailer Mechanic

Old Dominion Freight Line • Shoreview, MN

117d • $33 - $37

About The Position

Old Dominion is looking for a dedicated individual who values safety, teamwork, and excellence to join the OD Family as a Maintenance Technician. In this role, you'll play a vital part in keeping our fleet running smoothly by performing preventative maintenance, diagnosing mechanical and electrical issues, and ensuring timely repairs. You'll ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations while upholding our commitment to top-tier service. If you're passionate about hands-on work, take pride in solving complex problems, and thrive in a collaborative environment, we want you to be part of our team.

Requirements

• High School degree or equivalent.
• Experience working as a maintenance technician or equivalent education.
• Experience with truck repair, body and frame repair.
• Must provide own tools to perform job duties.
• Ability to complete required paperwork and records.
• Must possess a valid Commercial Driver's License (when required).
• Working knowledge of most systems located on a truck/truck tractor, a semi-trailer or converter dolly.
• Proficient at reading precision instruments such as micrometers, dial indicators, bore gauges, voltmeters, digital multi-meters, calibrators and other electronic diagnostic tools.
• Ability to troubleshoot and do failure analysis of some of the component parts and systems on the truck or truck tractor; or the component parts and systems of the trailer or converter dolly.
• Knowledge of DOT, EPA, ICC and OSHA rules and regulations.
• Willingness to participate in training classes offered and/or requested by the company.

Nice To Haves

• Willing to take written and/or oral tests to provide management with information to be used for management and classification.
• Consistent with company policies, individuals are expected to maintain superior customer relations.
• Willing to work on any piece of rolling stock and associated equipment as directed by the company.

Responsibilities

• Repair company equipment in a safe, timely, cost effective and practical manner including performing preventative maintenance, general repairs, troubleshooting and electronic diagnostics.
• Build, rebuild and repair all parts of company equipment as may be required in the department.
• Diagnose any mechanical, electrical or other breakdown or failure to a motor truck or related equipment.
• Read precision instruments such as micrometers, dial indicators, bore gauges, voltmeters, digital multi-meters, calibrators and other electronic diagnostic tools.
• Troubleshoot and perform failure analysis of the component parts and systems on the truck or truck tractor; or the component parts and systems of the trailer or converter dolly.
• When applicable use welding skills and knowledge of metals to complete truck repairs.
• Apply knowledge of DOT, EPA, ICC, and OSHA rules and regulations.

Benefits

• Great Health Benefits including a Zero premium medical plan for employee only coverage.
• Vision & Dental.
• Short Term & Long Term Disability.
• Flex Spending Accounts.
• 401k Retirement plan with company match and additional company annual discretionary match opportunity.
• Life Insurance.
• Wellness Program.
• 12 Days Paid Time Off.
• 9 Paid Holidays including a birthday holiday.
• Tuition Reimbursement for Drivers and Technicians.
• Training and growth opportunities to build a career.
• Ability to advance through our promote from within philosophy.
• Bonus eligible.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Truck Transportation
• Education Level: High school or GED