Diesel Mechanic (2nd or 3rd Shift)

Dayton Freight Lines; Altoona (IA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Dayton Freight Lines is seeking a Tractor Technician for 2nd or 3rd shift. The role offers hourly pay of $33.10–$38.10 with overtime after 40 hours and comprehensive benefits.

You will diagnose diesel engines, repair powertrain components, test electrical systems, and perform PM inspections in a modern facility. Prospective technicians must have a valid driver’s license, be fluent in English, pass a drug screen, and meet basic math and age requirements.

Qualifications

• Possess 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance services to standard quality and time expectations.
• Troubleshoot diesel engine systems with ECM diagnostic tools.
• Repair and replace external engine components as needed.
• Test and repair chassis electrical systems.
• Perform PM inspections per policy and time standards.
• Repair, align and adjust suspension and braking systems.
• Maintain tire maintenance program per policy and guidelines.
• Perform service calls and keep work records in EMS.

Skills

Driver's license

Basic math

English fluency

Work eligibility

Age 18+

Drug screen

Job description

Overview

Shift Available:2nd or 3rd Shift

Salary: $33.10 - $38.10/hour

• 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

Tractor Technicians 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

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.