Diesel Mechanic

Dayton Freight Lines; Perrysburg Township (OH); On-site; USD 46,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

AD&D

Paid holidays

Paid vacation and personal days

401(k) with company match

Overtime after 40 hours

Shift differential

Job summary

Dayton Freight Lines is seeking a Diesel Mechanic in the Perrysburg Township area for 3rd shift (8 PM or 10 PM start). The role focuses on maintenance, diagnostics, and repair of heavy trucks with a strong emphasis on safety and efficiency.

Overtime after 40 hours applies, with a competitive benefits package and 401(k) matching. The ideal candidate will possess a valid driver's license, be fluent in English, and have basic math skills; drug screening is required.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid Driver's License.
• Basic math skills required.
• Fluent in English.
• Legally eligible to work in United States.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Able to pass a drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance services meeting Dayton Freight Lines standards.
• Troubleshoot diesel engines using ECM diagnostic tools.
• Diagnose and repair engine components and external parts.
• Test and repair truck chassis electrical systems.
• Perform PM inspections per policy and time standards.
• Repair suspension and braking systems as needed.
• Maintain tire maintenance program per policy.
• Complete service calls and document work in EMS system.

Skills

Fluent in English

Basic math skills

Drug screen able

Tools

ECM diagnostics

Electrical system testing

Chassis diagnostics

Job description

Overview

Salary: $33.10 - $38.10/hour

Shift Available:3rd Shift (8 PM or 10 PM Start) | Monday - Friday | $1 Shift Differential Included

• Stable and growing organization
• Competitive weekly pay
• Overtime after 40 hours
• 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, etc.
• Paid holidays (8); paid vacation and personal days
• 401(k) plan, Company Match

Responsibilities

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.

• 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
• Legally eligible to work in the United States
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Able to pass a drug screen

Benefits

• Stable and growing organization
• Competitive weekly pay
• Overtime after 40 hours
• 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, etc.
• Paid holidays (8); paid vacation and personal days
• 401(k) plan, Company Match

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.