Diesel Mechanic

Dayton Freight Lines

Kent (OH)

On-site

USD 45,598 - 52,486

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package including Health, Dental, Vision

Paid holidays

Paid vacation and personal days

Job summary

Dayton Freight Lines is seeking Diesel Mechanics in Kent, Ohio. The role involves performing maintenance services on diesel engines, ensuring the highest standards of work quality. Responsibilities include diagnosing problems, conducting inspections, repairing components, and maintaining a clean work environment. Successful candidates must hold a valid driver's license, possess basic math skills, and be fluent in English. The company offers competitive pay rates, quick advancement opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package including health and dental care.

Qualifications

Fluent in English.
Basic math skills.
Able to pass a drug screen.

Responsibilities

Understand troubleshooting diesel engine systems with ECM diagnostic programs.
Capable of diagnosing and replacing external engine components.
Maintain a clean and safe work environment compliant with OSHA.

Skills

Diagnosis of diesel engine systems

Repair and replacement of engine components

Electrical system testing and repair

Performing PM inspections

Maintaining tire maintenance program

Education

Valid Driver’s License

Job description

Overview

Salary: $33.10 - $38.10/hour

2nd Shift: ~2 PM - 10:30 PM (some flexibility on start time)

Diesel Mechanics are to perform maintenance services in which the volume and quality of work is within the acceptably measured standards for Dayton Freight Lines.

Responsibilities

Understand troubleshooting diesel engine system with ECM diagnostic programs and other troubleshooting techniques
Capable of diagnosing, repairing, and replacing external engine components
Test and repair entire truck chassis electrical systems
Develop skills to become proficient in the repair of all major power and drive train components
Effectively and efficiently perform PM inspections and services, per DFL policy and time standards
Able to repair, adjust, and align suspension systems and brake systems
Maintain the tire maintenance program, per DFL policy
Perform service calls, per DFL guidelines or individual location guidelines
Wash and fuel equipment when necessary
Perform vehicle road tests to ensure quality repair service is performed, if qualified
Perform other maintenance duties or assignments, as necessary
Constantly have a positive attitude, interact courteously and professionally with fellow employees
Develop skills to become a leading participant in the care and upkeep of the shop, the grounds, and all equipment and tools
Maintain a clean and safe environment that complies with OSHA and company standards
Record all work and labor on a computer in the EMS system
Work with the Parts Department to assure that all necessary material; parts, service supplies, and shop supplies are maintained at proper quantity levels
Comply with all Parts Department’s procedures and rules at all times
Continuously improve processes

Qualifications

Posses a valid Driver’s License
Basic math skills
Fluent in English
Able to pass a drug screen

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