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Old Dominion Freight Line•Springfield, MO

About The Position

Old Dominion Freight Line is seeking a dedicated Maintenance Technician to repair company equipment safely, promptly, cost-effectively, and practically. The work includes preventative maintenance, general repairs, troubleshooting, electronic diagnostics, and repairing company equipment to help maintain fleet readiness and meet customer pickup and delivery schedules. The technician must follow applicable industry standards and regulations and uphold the company’s commitment to service, safety, teamwork, and customer relations. The role may involve working on trucks, truck tractors, trailers, converter dollies, and associated equipment. The technician may build, rebuild, and repair equipment components; diagnose mechanical and electrical failures; use precision instruments and electronic diagnostic tools; perform component and system failure analysis; and use welding skills when applicable. The position requires the ability to work in varied conditions, including enclosed vehicles and trailers, all weather conditions, temperature extremes, and environments with varying noise and lighting. Attendance is required. Shift and hours are to be determined and may change based on scheduling and business needs.

Requirements

High school degree or equivalent.
Experience working as a maintenance technician or equivalent education.
Experience with truck repair and 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 or truck tractor, semi-trailer, or converter dolly.
Proficiency in reading precision instruments, including micrometers, dial indicators, bore gauges, voltmeters, digital multi-meters, and calibrators, and in using other electronic diagnostic tools.
Ability to troubleshoot and perform failure analysis on applicable truck, truck tractor, trailer, or converter dolly components and systems; this requirement may not apply to body and frame specialists.
Knowledge of DOT, EPA, ICC, and OSHA rules and regulations.
Willingness to attend company training when offered or requested, including when it might require a shift change.
Willingness to take written and/or oral tests for management and classification purposes.
Willingness to work on any rolling stock and associated equipment as directed by the company.
Ability to read, write, and speak English.
Ability to meet the described physical demands, including standing and walking for extended periods, frequent bending, squatting or kneeling, climbing onto and off trucks or forklifts, moving materials, frequently lifting and handling objects weighing up to 100 pounds, and reaching into tight spaces.
Ability to hear vehicle horns and shouted instructions or warnings; use and grip both hands as needed; and use adequate hand dexterity for precision tool work.
Ability to use cognitive skills for attention, memory, logic, reasoning, and interpreting work orders and instructions.
Ability to see and read work orders, labels, part numbers, and other printed materials, and to inspect work areas and equipment.
Ability to work in extremely hot or cold climates and in environments where noise and odors may be present.
Regular attendance.

Responsibilities

Build, rebuild, and repair parts of company equipment as required.
Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and other breakdowns or failures involving motor trucks and related equipment.
Read precision instruments and use electronic diagnostic tools.
Troubleshoot and perform failure analysis on truck, truck tractor, trailer, or converter dolly components and systems, where applicable to the role.
Use welding skills and knowledge of metals to complete truck repairs when applicable.
For converter dolly work, weld horizontally and vertically without air pockets in the bead.
Apply knowledge of DOT, EPA, ICC, and OSHA rules and regulations.
Perform preventative maintenance, general repairs, troubleshooting, and electronic diagnostics.
Complete required paperwork and records.
Maintain superior customer relations in accordance with company policies.
Work on any rolling stock and associated equipment as directed by the company.
Attend training classes offered or requested by the company, including when attendance may require a shift change.
Work varied times and shifts as necessary to maintain equipment and support customer pickup and delivery schedules.

Benefits

Great health benefits, including a zero-premium medical plan for employee-only coverage.
Vision and dental coverage.
Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
401(k) retirement plan with company match and additional discretionary company match opportunity.
Life insurance.
Wellness Program.
Tuition reimbursement for drivers and technicians.
Training and growth opportunities.
Career advancement through a promote-from-within philosophy.
National career opportunities at more than 260 service centers.