Trailer Mechanic
Dayton Freight•Hudson, WI
•$31 - $35
About The Position
Trailer Mechanics perform maintenance services while meeting Dayton Freight Lines’ acceptable standards for work volume and quality. The role involves repairing and rebuilding components on 48-foot and 53-foot dry van trailers, conducting preventive maintenance, making service calls, and supporting the safe, clean, and effective operation of the shop. Road-testing vehicles is required when the mechanic has a CDL.
Requirements
- Valid driver's license.
- Basic math skills.
- Fluency in English.
- Ability to pass a drug screen.
- Ability to perform routine physical tasks associated with equipment maintenance and repair, including standing, walking, climbing, bending, kneeling, squatting, reaching, lifting, and using hand and power tools.
Responsibilities
- Repair and rebuild dry van trailer components, including suspension and running gear, landing gear, wheels and tires, brakes and air systems, electrical and lighting systems, rear frames and doors, sides, noses and roofs, and interiors and floors.
- Perform preventive maintenance inspections and repairs.
- Maintain welding and metal fabrication skills.
- Perform service calls.
- Wash and fuel equipment when necessary.
- Road-test vehicles to verify repair quality when holding a CDL.
- Interact courteously and professionally with fellow employees and maintain a consistently positive attitude.
- Proactively assist, guide, and direct junior technicians.
- Participate in the care and upkeep of the shop, grounds, equipment, and tools.
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment in compliance with OSHA and company standards.
- Record work and labor in the EMS computer system.
- Coordinate with the Parts Department to maintain appropriate quantities of materials, parts, service items, and shop supplies.
- Comply with EPA regulations and DOT and company safety requirements.
- Perform other maintenance duties or assignments as necessary.
Benefits
- Competitive weekly pay
- Overtime after 40 hours
- Quick advancement
- Quality Hours
- Professional, positive, and people-centered work environment
- Modern facilities
- Clean, late-model equipment
- Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, AD&D, and 401(k)
- Eight paid holidays
- Paid vacation and personal days
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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