Diesel Mechanic

Dayton Freight Lines; Kentucky; On-site; USD 69,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

AD&D

401(k)

Paid holidays

Job summary

Dayton Freight Lines is seeking a Diesel Mechanic for the 1st shift in Kentucky. You will diagnose, repair, and maintain heavy-duty trucks, focusing on diesel engines, ECM diagnostics, and powertrain systems.

Join a safety-focused shop with modern facilities, competitive weekly pay, and opportunities for advancement. You will record work in EMS, coordinate with Parts, and uphold OSHA standards while delivering quality service.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Basic math skills required.
• Fluent in English.
• Able to pass a drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Understand troubleshooting diesel engine systems with ECM diagnostic programs.
• Diagnose, repair, and replace external engine components.
• Test and repair truck chassis electrical systems.
• Perform PM inspections and services per DFL policy and time standards.
• Repair, adjust, and align suspension and brake systems.
• Record all work and labor in the EMS system.
• Maintain tire maintenance program per DFL policy.
• Coordinate with Parts to ensure material and shop supplies are stocked.

Skills

Valid Driver's License

Basic math skills

Fluent in English

Drug screen required

Job description

Overview

Salary: $33.10 - $38.10/hour

1st Shift ~

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

Benefits

• Stable and growing organization
• Competitive weekly pay
• Quick advancement
• Quality Hours
• Professional, positive and people-centered work environment
• Modern, organized facility
• Clean, late model equipment
• Safety oriented atmosphere
• Open door policy
• Comprehensive benefits package: Health, Dental, Vision, AD&D, 401(k), etc.
• Paid holidays (8); paid vacation and personal days

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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.