Trailer Technician 2nd Shift

Old Dominion Freight Line • Richland, MS

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About The Position

Old Dominion Freight Line is hiring a Trailer Technician to repair company equipment safely, promptly, cost-effectively, and practically. The role includes preventative maintenance, general repairs, troubleshooting, electronic diagnostics, and ensuring equipment is maintained in accordance with applicable industry standards and regulations. Technicians may work on trailers, converter dollies, trucks, truck tractors, and associated equipment as directed. The position requires hands-on work in varied shop and vehicle environments, and employees must be able to perform other duties assigned by management.

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 and using electronic diagnostic tools, including micrometers, dial indicators, bore gauges, voltmeters, digital multimeters, and calibrators.
• Ability to troubleshoot and perform failure analysis on applicable component parts and systems.
• Knowledge of DOT, EPA, ICC, and OSHA rules and regulations.
• Willingness to participate in training and attend classes, potentially requiring a shift change.
• Willingness to take written and/or oral tests for management and classification purposes.
• Willingness to work on any piece of rolling stock and associated equipment as directed.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including standing and walking for extended periods, bending, squatting, kneeling, climbing, moving materials, and frequently lifting and handling 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 work a variety of times and shifts as needed for equipment maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Build, rebuild, and repair parts of company equipment as required.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and other breakdowns or failures in motor trucks and related equipment.
• Read and use 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, where applicable to the role.
• Use welding skills and knowledge of metals to complete truck repairs when applicable; converter dolly work requires horizontal and vertical welding without air pockets in the bead.
• Apply knowledge of DOT, EPA, ICC, and OSHA rules and regulations.
• Complete required paperwork and records and maintain customer relations consistent with company policies.
• Participate in company-offered or requested training and attend classes that may require a shift change.
• Work on any rolling stock and associated equipment as directed.
• Perform duties assigned by management and maintain attendance.

Benefits

• Health benefits, including a zero-premium medical plan for employee-only coverage
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match and an additional discretionary company match opportunity
• Life insurance
• Wellness program
• Tuition reimbursement for drivers and technicians
• Training and career growth opportunities
• Promotion-from-within opportunities
• National career opportunities at more than 260 service centers

What This Job Offers

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