Trailer Mechanic 2nd Shift
About The Position
Old Dominion is seeking a dedicated maintenance technician to help keep its fleet operating safely and reliably. The role involves performing preventative maintenance, diagnosing mechanical and electrical problems, troubleshooting equipment, and completing timely repairs in a safe, cost-effective, and practical manner. The technician must follow applicable industry standards and regulations and support the company’s commitment to customer service. The work may involve maintaining and repairing trucks, truck tractors, trailers, converter dollies, and associated equipment. Employees may be required to work a variety of shifts and times to support equipment maintenance and customer pickup and delivery schedules. Shift and hours are to be determined and may change based on scheduling and business needs. The position requires physical work in a shop and around vehicles, including standing and walking for extended periods, bending, kneeling, climbing, moving materials, and frequently handling objects weighing up to 100 pounds. Work may take place in enclosed vehicles or trailers, outdoors in all weather conditions, and in environments with varying noise, odors, lighting, and temperatures.
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 multi-meters, calibrators, and other electronic diagnostic tools.
- Ability to troubleshoot and perform failure analysis on some component parts and systems of trucks, truck tractors, trailers, or converter dollies; this may not apply to body and frame specialists.
- Knowledge of DOT, EPA, ICC, and OSHA rules and regulations.
- Willingness to participate in company-offered or requested 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 piece of rolling stock and associated equipment as directed.
- Ability to meet the physical demands described, including extended standing and walking, frequent bending, squatting, or kneeling, climbing, moving materials, and frequently lifting and handling objects 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.
- Required attendance.
Responsibilities
- Build, rebuild, and repair parts of company equipment as required.
- Diagnose mechanical, electrical, or other breakdowns and failures involving motor trucks and related equipment.
- Read and use precision instruments and electronic diagnostic tools.
- Troubleshoot and perform failure analysis on components and systems of trucks, truck tractors, trailers, or converter dollies, except where not applicable to body and frame specialists.
- Use welding skills and knowledge of metals to complete truck repairs when applicable.
- For converter dolly work, 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.
- Maintain superior customer relations in accordance with company policies.
- Work on any piece of rolling stock and associated equipment as directed by the company.
- Attend company-offered or requested training, including when attendance requires a shift change.
- Work the times and shifts necessary to maintain equipment and support customer pickup and delivery schedules.
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
- 12 days paid time off
- 9 paid holidays, including a birthday holiday
- Tuition reimbursement for drivers and technicians
- Training and growth opportunities
- Opportunities to advance through the promote-from-within philosophy
- National career opportunities at more than 260 service centers
- Bonus eligibility
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
