Trailer Technician Mon-Fri

Old Dominion Freight Line•Charlotte, NC

15h•Onsite

About The Position

Old Dominion Freight Line is seeking a 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 mechanical and electrical problems to keep the fleet operating and compliant with applicable standards and regulations. Technicians may work on trucks, truck tractors, trailers, converter dollies, and associated equipment as directed. The position requires working with precision instruments and diagnostic tools, completing required records, and maintaining strong customer relations. Employees must be willing to attend company training, take written or oral tests, and work a variety of shifts as needed. The posted title specifies Mon-Fri, but the posting says that actual days, shifts, 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 such as micrometers, dial indicators, bore gauges, voltmeters, digital multimeters, 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 requirement may not apply to body and frame specialists.
Knowledge of DOT, EPA, ICC, and OSHA rules and regulations.
Willingness to participate in company training and attend classes, which may require a shift change.
Willingness to take written and/or oral tests.
Willingness to work on any rolling stock and associated equipment as directed.
Ability to read, write, and speak English.
Ability to meet the physical demands described, including standing and walking for extended periods, frequent bending, squatting, or kneeling, climbing onto and off vehicles or forklifts, 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 meet the position’s attendance requirement.

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.
Use precision instruments and electronic diagnostic tools to inspect and diagnose equipment.
Troubleshoot and perform failure analysis on component parts and systems of trucks, truck tractors, trailers, or converter dollies, except where the requirement does not apply to body and frame specialists.
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 superior customer relations.
Attend company-offered or requested training and take written or oral tests when requested.
Work on any piece of rolling stock and associated equipment as directed.
Perform assigned duties and tasks, including additional responsibilities management may deem necessary.

Benefits

Great 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 additional annual discretionary match opportunity.
Life insurance.
Wellness program.
Tuition reimbursement for drivers and technicians.
Training and growth opportunities.
Promote-from-within advancement opportunities.
National career opportunities at more than 260 service centers.