Trailer Technician/Mechanic

Company: Dayton Freight
Location: Warren
Posted on: November 17, 2023

Job Description:

Overview

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• 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 match
  
  
  
  Responsibilities
  Trailer Technicians are to perform maintenance service in which the volume and quality of work is within the acceptably measured standards for Dayton Freight Lines.
  
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  • Has a fundamental understanding of repairing and rebuilding components on 48ft. and 53ft. dry van trailers and can effectively repairs the following components:
    
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    • 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 necessary
      
      Qualifications
      
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      • 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 screen
        
        Benefits
        
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        • 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 Match
          
          
          
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Keywords: Dayton Freight, Warren , Trailer Technician/Mechanic, Engineering , Warren, Michigan