Diesel Mechanic Days Mon-Fri

Old Dominion Freight Line•Springfield, MO

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Old Dominion Freight Line is seeking a Maintenance Technician to repair company equipment safely, promptly, and cost-effectively. The work includes preventive maintenance, general repairs, troubleshooting, electronic diagnostics, and ensuring equipment meets applicable industry standards and regulations. The role involves repairing trucks, truck tractors, trailers, and converter dollies, as applicable, and maintaining strong customer relations while supporting the company’s pickup and delivery schedules. The posting title specifies “Days Mon-Fri,” but the listed working days and shift are stated as to be determined and may change according to scheduling and business needs. Employees must be willing to work on rolling stock and associated equipment as directed, attend company training (which may require a shift change), and perform additional duties as assigned.

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 on a truck or truck tractor, semi-trailer, or converter dolly.
Proficiency reading precision instruments such as micrometers, dial indicators, bore gauges, voltmeters, digital multimeters, calibrators, and other electronic diagnostic tools.
Ability to troubleshoot and perform failure analysis on applicable truck, truck tractor, trailer, or converter dolly components and systems; this may not apply to body and frame specialists.
Knowledge of DOT, EPA, ICC, and OSHA rules and regulations.
Willingness to participate in company training and attend when offered, which may require a shift change.
Willingness to take written and/or oral tests for management and classification purposes.
Ability to work on any piece of rolling stock and associated equipment as directed.
Ability to read, write, and speak English.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including standing, walking, climbing, frequent bending or kneeling, handling tools, and frequently lifting objects weighing up to 100 pounds.
Ability to work in very hot or cold climates and in environments where noise and odors may be present.
Attendance is required.

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.
Read and use precision instruments and electronic diagnostic tools.
Troubleshoot and perform failure analysis on truck, truck tractor, trailer, or converter dolly components and systems, as applicable.
Use welding skills and knowledge of metals to complete truck repairs when applicable; converter dolly work requires horizontal and vertical welds without air pockets in the bead.
Apply knowledge of DOT, EPA, ICC, and OSHA rules and regulations.
Complete required paperwork and records.
Maintain superior customer relations consistent with company policies.
Work on rolling stock and associated equipment as directed.
Participate in company-offered or requested training and attend when scheduled.
Perform other duties and tasks as assigned.

Benefits

Health benefits, including a zero-premium medical plan for employee-only coverage.
Vision and dental coverage.
Short-term and long-term disability.
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 career growth opportunities.
Opportunities to advance through the company’s promote-from-within philosophy.
National career opportunities at the company’s 260+ service centers.