Trailer Mechanic

Dayton Freight•Rockford, IL

1d•$31 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

Trailer Mechanics are to perform maintenance service in which the volume and quality of work is within the acceptably measured standards for Dayton Freight Lines. This role requires a fundamental understanding of repairing and rebuilding components on 48ft. and 53ft. dry van trailers. The mechanic will also be responsible for performing Preventative Maintenance inspections and repairs, maintaining welding and metal fabrication skills, and performing service calls. Additionally, the role involves washing and fueling equipment, road testing vehicles, and maintaining a positive attitude while interacting with colleagues. The mechanic will also assist and guide junior technicians, participate in the care of the shop and equipment, and maintain a clean, safe environment compliant with OSHA and company standards. Proficiency in recording work in the EMS system and working with the Parts Department to ensure adequate supplies are also key responsibilities. Compliance with EPA, DOT, and company safety requirements is mandatory.

Requirements

Possess a valid Driver's License
Basic math skills
Fluent in English
Legally eligible to work in the United States
Must be at least 18 years of age
Able to pass a drug screen
Fundamental understanding of repairing and rebuilding components on 48ft. and 53ft. dry van trailers
Ability to repair suspension and running gear components
Ability to repair landing gear assembly and components
Ability to repair wheel components and tires
Ability to repair brake and air components
Ability to repair electrical, lighting and wiring components
Ability to repair rear frame and door components
Ability to repair side, nose and roof components
Ability to repair interior and floor components
Ability to thoroughly perform Preventative Maintenance inspections and repairs
High level of welding and metal fabrication skills
Ability to perform service calls
Ability to wash and fuel equipment when necessary
Ability to road test vehicles
Consistently positive attitude
Ability to interact courteously and professionally with fellow employees
Ability to pro-actively assist, guide and direct junior technicians
Ability to be a leading participant in the care and upkeep of the shop, the grounds and all equipment and tools
Ability to maintain a clean, safe environment that complies to OSHA and company standards
Proficiency in recording all work and labor on a computer in the EMS system
Ability to work with the Parts Department to assure that all necessary materials, parts, service and shop supplies are maintained at proper quantity levels
Ability to work in compliance to EPA regulations as well as DOT and company safety requirements
Ability to perform other maintenance duties or assignments when necessary

Nice To Haves

Active CDL (for shift differential)

Responsibilities

Perform maintenance service within acceptable measured standards.
Repair and rebuild components on 48ft. and 53ft. dry van trailers, including suspension and running gear, landing gear, wheel components and tires, brake and air components, electrical/lighting/wiring, rear frame and door, side/nose/roof, and interior/floor components.
Perform Preventative Maintenance inspections and repairs.
Maintain high-level welding and metal fabrication skills.
Perform service calls.
Wash and fuel equipment when necessary.
Road test vehicles to ensure quality repair services.
Maintain a consistently positive attitude, interacting courteously and professionally with fellow employees.
Pro-actively assist, guide, and direct junior technicians.
Be a leading participant in the care and upkeep of the shop, grounds, and all equipment and tools.
Maintain a clean, safe environment that complies with OSHA and company standards.
Record all work and labor on a computer in the EMS system.
Work with the Parts Department to assure that all necessary materials, parts, service, and shop supplies are maintained at proper quantity levels.
Work in compliance with EPA regulations as well as DOT and company safety requirements.
Perform other maintenance duties or assignments when necessary.