Trailer Technician/Mechanic

Company: Dayton Freight
Location: Lowell
Posted on: May 25, 2023

Job Description:

Overview* Stable and growing organization* Competitive weekly pay* Overtime after 40 hours* Monday - Friday work weeks for all shifts* Company-provided uniforms, including laundry* Quick advancement* Quality Hours* Professional, positive and people-centered work environment* Modern, organized facility* Clean, late model equipment* Safety oriented atmosphere* Specialty tools provided* Open door policy* Comprehensive benefits package: Health, Dental, Vision, AD&D, etc.* Paid holidays (8); paid vacation and personal days* 401(k) plan, discretionary Company matchResponsibilitiesTrailer Technicians are to perform maintenance service in which the volume and quality of work is within the acceptably measured standards for Dayton Freight Lines.* Has a fundamental understanding of repairing and rebuilding components on 48ft. and 53ft. dry van trailers and can effectively repairs the following components:* Suspension and running gear components* Landing gear assembly and components* Wheel components and tires* Brake and air components* Electrical, lighting and wiring components* Rear frame and door components* Side, nose and roof components* Interior and floor components* Able to thoroughly perform Preventative Maintenance inspections and repairs* Maintains a high level of welding and metal fabrication skills* Performs service calls* Washes and fuels equipment when necessary* Road tests vehicles to ensure quality repair services were performed.*Dependent upon having a CDL* Consistently positive attitude, interacting courteously and professionally with fellow employees* Pro-actively assists, guides and directs junior technicians* Be a leading participant in the care and upkeep of the shop, the grounds and all equipment and tools* Maintains a clean, safe environment that complies to OSHA and company standards* Proficient in recording all work and labor on a computer in the EMS system* Works with the Parts Department to assure that all necessary materials, parts, service and shop supplies are maintained at proper quantity levels* Works in compliance to EPA regulations as well as DOT and company safety requirements* Performs other maintenance duties or assignments when necessaryQualifications* Possess a valid Driver's License* Basic math skills* Fluent in English* Legally eligible to work in the United States* Must be at least 18 years of age* Able to pass a drug screenBenefits* Stable and growing organization* Competitive weekly pay* Quick advancement* Quality Hours* Professional, positive and people-centered work environment* Modern facilities* Clean, late model equipment* Comprehensive benefits package: Health, Dental, Vision, AD&D, etc.* Paid holidays (8); paid vacation and personal days* 401(k) plan, Company Matchmechanic, technician, trailer mechanic, trailer technician, maintenance, trucking, transportation, LTL, family, culture

Keywords: Dayton Freight, Gary , Trailer Technician/Mechanic, Engineering , Lowell, Indiana