Trailer Mechanic 2nd Shift

Old Dominion Freight Line • Shoreview, MN

5d

About The Position

Old Dominion Freight Line is seeking a dedicated maintenance technician to repair company equipment safely, promptly, cost-effectively, and practically. The role includes preventive maintenance, general repairs, troubleshooting, electronic diagnostics, and timely repair of trailers and other company equipment. The technician helps keep the fleet operating reliably, follows applicable industry standards and regulations, and supports the company’s customer service commitments.

The position requires hands-on repair and diagnostic work on company equipment, including mechanical and electrical systems. Employees are expected to perform all assigned duties, maintain superior customer relations, attend required training, and work on any rolling stock and associated equipment as directed. The job involves substantial physical activity and exposure to varied shop, vehicle, weather, noise, lighting, temperature, and odor conditions. Shift and hours are to be determined and may change based on scheduling and business needs.

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.
• Valid Commercial Driver’s License when required.
• Working knowledge of most systems located on a truck or truck tractor, semi-trailer, or converter dolly.
• Proficiency reading precision instruments and electronic diagnostic tools such as micrometers, dial indicators, bore gauges, voltmeters, digital multimeters, and calibrators.
• Ability to troubleshoot and perform failure analysis on applicable truck, truck tractor, trailer, or converter dolly components and systems.
• Knowledge of DOT, EPA, ICC, and OSHA rules and regulations.
• Willingness to attend required training, including when a shift change is needed, and to take written or oral tests.
• Ability to work on any piece of rolling stock and associated equipment as directed.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including frequent standing, walking, bending, squatting, kneeling, climbing, reaching, handling materials, and lifting objects weighing up to 100 pounds.
• Ability to work in extremely hot or cold climates and in environments where noise and odors may be present.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Ability to use cognitive, auditory, and visual skills to inspect equipment, follow work orders and instructions, and maintain safety awareness.
• Regular attendance.

Responsibilities

• Build, rebuild, and repair parts of company equipment as required.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, or other breakdowns or failures in motor trucks and related equipment.
• Read precision instruments and electronic diagnostic tools, including micrometers, dial indicators, bore gauges, voltmeters, digital multimeters, and calibrators.
• Troubleshoot and perform failure analysis of 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.
• For work on converter dollies, weld horizontally and vertically without air pockets in the bead.
• Apply knowledge of DOT, EPA, ICC, and OSHA rules and regulations.
• Complete required paperwork and records.
• Attend company-offered or requested training classes, which may require a shift change, and take written or oral tests as requested.
• Maintain superior customer relations in accordance with company policies.
• Work on any rolling stock and associated equipment as directed.
• Perform all other assigned duties and tasks.

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 an additional discretionary match opportunity
• Life insurance
• Wellness Program
• 12 days of paid time off
• 9 paid holidays, including a birthday holiday
• Tuition reimbursement for drivers and technicians
• Training and growth opportunities
• Career advancement through a promote-from-within philosophy
• National career opportunities at more than 260 service centers
• Bonus eligibility

What This Job Offers

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