Tractor Trailer Technician 2nd Shift

Old Dominion Freight Line • Bonner Springs, KS

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Old Dominion Freight Line is seeking a maintenance technician to repair company equipment safely, promptly, cost-effectively, and practically. The role includes preventive maintenance, general repairs, troubleshooting, electronic diagnostics, and ensuring equipment meets applicable industry standards and regulations. Technicians may work on trucks, truck tractors, trailers, converter dollies, and associated equipment, as directed. The job posting lists the role as second shift, but states that the shift and hours are to be determined and may change according to scheduling and business needs.

The work involves diagnosing and repairing mechanical and electrical failures, rebuilding equipment components, reading precision instruments and electronic diagnostic tools, and performing failure analysis. Welding may be required for some repairs; technicians working on converter dollies must be able to weld horizontally and vertically without air pockets in the bead. Employees are expected to complete assigned duties, maintain strong customer relations, attend required training, and meet attendance requirements.

The position is physically demanding and involves extended periods of standing and walking on hard or slippery surfaces, frequent bending, squatting, kneeling, climbing onto trucks or forklifts, reaching into tight spaces, and frequently lifting objects up to 100 pounds. The work environment may include enclosed vehicles and trailers, all weather conditions, extreme heat or cold, variable noise and lighting, and odors.

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, truck tractor, semi-trailer, or converter dolly.
• Proficiency in reading precision instruments and electronic diagnostic tools, including micrometers, dial indicators, bore gauges, voltmeters, digital multimeters, and calibrators.
• Ability to troubleshoot and perform failure analysis on some 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 required company training and attend when offered, potentially requiring a shift change.
• 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 meet the physical demands described, including frequently lifting and handling objects up to 100 pounds, standing and walking for extended periods, bending, kneeling, climbing, and reaching.
• Ability to work in extreme heat or cold and in environments where noise and odors may be present.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Ability to satisfy the stated hearing, vision, dexterity, cognitive, and safety-awareness requirements.

Responsibilities

• Build, rebuild, and repair parts of company equipment as required.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, or other breakdowns and failures in motor trucks and related equipment.
• Read precision instruments, including micrometers, dial indicators, bore gauges, voltmeters, digital multimeters, calibrators, and other electronic diagnostic tools.
• Troubleshoot and perform failure analysis on truck, truck tractor, trailer, or converter dolly components and systems; this may not apply to body and frame specialists.
• Use welding skills and knowledge of metals to complete truck repairs when applicable.
• Apply knowledge of DOT, EPA, ICC, and OSHA rules and regulations.
• Perform preventive maintenance, general repairs, troubleshooting, and electronic diagnostics.
• Complete required paperwork and records.
• Maintain superior customer relations consistent with company policies.
• Work on any rolling stock and associated equipment as directed.
• Participate in company-offered or requested training and attend classes when offered, which may require a shift change.
• Meet attendance requirements and perform other duties assigned by management.

Benefits

• 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 additional annual discretionary match opportunity
• Life insurance
• Wellness program
• Tuition reimbursement for drivers and technicians
• Training and growth opportunities
• Promotion-from-within opportunities
• National career opportunities at more than 260 service centers

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED