Trailer Mechanic Nights

Old Dominion Freight Line•Memphis, TN

1d•Onsite

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 involves preventative maintenance, general repairs, troubleshooting, electronic diagnostics, and timely repairs to keep the fleet operating and meet customer schedules. The technician must help ensure compliance with applicable industry standards and regulations while supporting the company’s service and safety commitments. The position may involve working on trucks, truck tractors, semi-trailers, converter dollies, and associated equipment as directed. Employees are expected to perform assigned duties beyond the examples listed in the posting. The role requires attendance, flexibility to work varied times and shifts as maintenance needs require, and the ability to work in a range of shop and weather conditions.

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 located on a truck or 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 relevant truck, truck tractor, trailer, or converter dolly components and systems; this requirement 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 classes that may require a shift change.
Willingness to take written and/or oral tests used by management for management and classification purposes.
Ability to work on any piece of rolling stock and associated equipment as directed.
Ability to work a variety of times and shifts as needed for equipment maintenance.
Ability to read, write, and speak English.
Must meet the described physical demands, including frequent lifting and handling of objects up to 100 pounds.
Attendance is required.

Responsibilities

Build, rebuild, and repair parts of company equipment as required.
Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and other breakdowns or failures involving 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 on truck, truck tractor, trailer, or converter dolly components and systems, except where the requirement may not apply to body and frame specialists.
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.
Maintain superior customer relations consistent with company policies.
Work on any rolling stock and associated equipment as directed.

Benefits

Health benefits, including a 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 annual discretionary match opportunity
Life insurance
Wellness program
Tuition reimbursement for drivers and technicians
Training and growth opportunities
Promotion-from-within career advancement
Career opportunities at more than 260 service centers