Diesel Mechanic Night Shift

Old Dominion Freight Line•Parsons, KS

About The Position

Old Dominion Freight Line is seeking a dedicated Maintenance Technician to repair company equipment safely, promptly, and cost-effectively. The role involves preventative maintenance, general repairs, troubleshooting, electronic diagnostics, and ensuring equipment complies with applicable industry standards and regulations. Technicians may work on trucks, truck tractors, trailers, converter dollies, and associated equipment. The position requires working collaboratively while maintaining high standards of safety, service, and customer relations. Shift and hours will be determined, may vary with scheduling and business needs, and may require attending training at a different time or shift.

Requirements

High school degree or equivalent.
Experience working as a maintenance technician or equivalent education.
Experience with truck repair, body repair, and frame repair.
Must provide own tools to perform job duties.
Ability to complete required paperwork and records.
Valid Commercial Driver’s License when required.
Working knowledge of most systems on trucks, truck tractors, semi-trailers, or converter dollies.
Proficiency in reading precision instruments such as micrometers, dial indicators, bore gauges, voltmeters, digital multimeters, and calibrators, as well as other electronic diagnostic tools.
Ability to troubleshoot and perform failure analysis on relevant equipment 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 participate in company-offered or requested training, including attending at a different shift if necessary.
Willingness to take written and/or oral tests for management and classification purposes.
Ability to work on any rolling stock and associated equipment as directed.
Ability to read, write, and speak English.
Ability to work a variety of times and shifts; attendance is required.
Ability to work in extremely hot or cold climates and in environments where noise and odors may be present.
Must meet the stated physical demands, including frequent lifting and handling of objects weighing up to 100 pounds, and standing, walking, bending, squatting, kneeling, climbing, reaching, and using hand tools.

Responsibilities

Build, rebuild, and repair parts of company equipment as required.
Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and other breakdowns or failures in motor trucks and related equipment.
Use precision instruments and electronic diagnostic tools to inspect and troubleshoot equipment.
Troubleshoot and perform failure analysis on truck, truck tractor, trailer, or converter dolly components and systems, where applicable.
Use welding skills and knowledge of metals to complete truck repairs when applicable; converter dolly work may require horizontal and vertical welding without air pockets in the bead.
Apply knowledge of DOT, EPA, ICC, and OSHA rules and regulations.
Complete required paperwork and records.
Work on any rolling stock and associated equipment as directed by the company.
Maintain superior customer relations consistent with company policies.
Attend training classes offered or requested by the company and take written or oral tests as requested.
Perform other assigned duties necessary to maintain equipment and meet 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 an additional annual discretionary match opportunity.
Life insurance.
Wellness program.
Tuition reimbursement for drivers and technicians.
Training and growth opportunities.
Promotion-from-within career advancement opportunities.
National career opportunities at more than 260 service centers.