Apprentice Trailer Technician

Dayton Freight Lines, Inc.; Crest Hill (IL); On-site; USD 30,856 - 43,947; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays (8)

Paid vacation and personal days

401(k) plan with discretionary company match

Company-provided uniforms

Quick advancement opportunities

Job summary

A transportation company in Crest Hill is seeking a Truck Technician to assist with maintenance and repair tasks. This position offers competitive pay of $27.15 per hour and emphasizes on-the-job training. Responsibilities include assisting senior technicians, performing maintenance duties, and adhering to safety regulations. Candidates must possess a valid driver's license, be able to pass a drug screen, and be fluent in English. Join a stable and growing organization that values a positive work environment and offers advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• Possess a valid Driver's License.
• Able to pass a drug screen.
• Experience in equipment maintenance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Learn and perform basic maintenance and repairs.
• Assist senior technicians as needed.
• Perform service calls and maintenance duties.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.

Skills

Basic maintenance and part replacement

Safety compliance

Computer skills for recording work

Fluency in English

Job description

Overview

Pay is $27.15 per hour.

• On-the-job training, ASE Certification not required
• 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

• Learns to perform basic maintenance and part replacement procedures by observing, assisting and asking questions
• Assists senior technicians when asked to do so
• Develops skills in the diagnosis and repair of all DFL trailer components
• Learns to effectively and efficiently perform PM inspections and services
• Performs service calls
• Performs other maintenance duties or assignments as necessary
• 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 material, parts, service, and shop supplies are maintained at proper quantity levels
• Works in compliance to EPA and DOT regulations and Company safety requirements
• Continuously improves processes

Qualifications

• Possess a valid Driver's License
• Able to pass a drug screen
• Fluent in English

Physical Demands

This position requires the ability to perform routine physical tasks associated with equipment maintenance and repair in a Service Center and Shop environment. Duties may include standing, walking, climbing, bending, kneeling, squatting, reaching, lifting, and using hand and power tools, with work performed independently or in team settings as appropriate.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits

• Stable and growing organization
• Competitive weekly pay
• Quick advancement
• Laundered Uniforms
• Professional, positive and people-centered work environment
• Modern facilities
• Clean, late model equipment
• Comprehensive benefits package: Health, Dental, Vision, AD&D, 401(k), etc.