Trailer Technician 2nd Shift

Old Dominion Freight Line • Richland, MS

4d • 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 ensuring equipment is maintained in accordance with applicable industry standards and regulations. The position may involve work on trucks, truck tractors, trailers, and converter dollies, as well as body and frame repairs. Employees may be assigned to work on any rolling stock and associated equipment. Shift and hours are to be determined and may change based on scheduling and business needs.

The role requires hands-on repair and diagnostic work, use of precision instruments and electronic diagnostic tools, completion of paperwork and records, and adherence to company policies and applicable DOT, EPA, ICC, and OSHA requirements. Employees are expected to maintain strong customer relations and participate in company training when requested.

The work involves extended periods of standing and walking, frequent bending, squatting, kneeling, climbing, reaching, and handling materials, including lifting items weighing up to 100 pounds. Employees may work in enclosed vehicles or trailers and in varied weather, temperature, noise, odor, and lighting conditions. Attendance is required, and employees must be able to read, write, and speak English.

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, 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, except where this requirement does 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 when offered, which may require a shift change.
• Willingness to take written or oral tests for management and classification purposes.
• Willingness to work on any piece of rolling stock and associated equipment as directed by the company.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Ability to meet the described physical demands, including extended standing and walking, frequent bending, squatting, kneeling, climbing, reaching, and lifting and handling items 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 attendance requirements.

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 use electronic diagnostic tools, including micrometers, dial indicators, bore gauges, voltmeters, digital multimeters, and calibrators.
• Troubleshoot and perform failure analysis on component parts and systems of trucks, truck tractors, trailers, or converter dollies, except where this requirement does not apply 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 consistent with company policies.
• Work on rolling stock and associated equipment as directed by the company.
• Participate in company-offered or requested training and attend classes when scheduled, which may require a shift change.
• Perform other assigned duties as needed.

Benefits

• Zero-premium medical plan for employee-only coverage
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• 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
• Career advancement through the promote-from-within philosophy
• National career opportunities at the company’s 260+ service centers

What This Job Offers

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