Diesel Mechanic

Dayton Freight Lines, Inc.; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 44,220 - 51,108; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

401(k) plan

Job summary

A prominent freight company in Louisville, KY is looking for a skilled technician to perform maintenance and repair on diesel engines and truck systems. The role requires diagnosing issues, performing preventive maintenance, and maintaining a clean and safe work environment. Candidates must possess a valid driver's license and demonstrate basic mechanical skills. The position offers competitive pay, a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and retirement options, and opportunities for quick advancement.

Qualifications

• Possess a valid Driver's License.
• Able to diagnose and repair diesel engine systems.
• Experience with maintenance and repair of truck chassis systems.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, repair, and replace external engine components.
• Perform preventive maintenance inspections and services.
• Maintain compliance with safety and OSHA standards.

Skills

Troubleshooting diesel engine systems

Basic math skills

Fluent in English

Ability to pass a drug screen

Job description

Overview

Salary: $32.10 - $37.10/hour.

Stable and growing organization.

Competitive weekly pay.

Overtime after 40 hours.

Quick advancement.

Quality Hours.

Comprehensive benefits package: Health, Dental, Vision, AD&D, 401(k), etc.

Paid holidays (8); paid vacation and personal days.

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

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

Benefits

• Professional, positive and people-centered work environment.
• Modern, organized facility.
• Clean, late model equipment.
• Safety oriented atmosphere.
• Open door policy.

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.