Diesel Mechanic Day Shift

Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc.; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k with company match

Tuition reimbursement for drivers and技

Training and growth opportunities

National career opportunities

Bonus eligible

Job summary

Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. is seeking a maintenance technician to repair and service company equipment in a safe, timely and cost-effective manner.

You will perform preventative maintenance, diagnose mechanical and electrical issues, and use precision instruments such as micrometers and calibrated meters to troubleshoot. Qualifications include a high school diploma, experience as a maintenance technician, tool ownership, and a valid CDL when required.

Qualifications

• Education: High School degree or equivalent
• Experience as a maintenance technician or equivalent
• Experience with truck repair, body and frame repair
• Must provide own tools to perform job duties
• Ability to complete required paperwork and records
• Must possess a valid Commercial Driver's License (when required)
• Reading precision instruments and electronic diagnostic tools
• Willingness to attend training classes offered by the company

Responsibilities

• Repair company equipment, perform preventative maintenance and repairs
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical or other breakdowns on trucks and related equipment
• Read precision instruments like micrometers and voltmeters for diagnostics
• Troubleshoot and analyze component parts and systems
• Apply welding skills when applicable
• Welding on converter dollies with proper bead quality
• Comply with DOT, EPA, ICC and OSHA regulations

Skills

Repair trucks & equipment

Reading precision instruments

Welding

Troubleshooting

DOT/OSHA knowledge

Paperwork

English literacy

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Micrometers

Dial indicators

Voltmeters

Digital multi-meters

Calibrators

Job description

Job Summary

Repair company equipment in a safe, timely, cost effective and practical manner including performing preventative maintenance, general repairs, troubleshooting and electronic diagnostics.

Primary Responsibilities

• Build, rebuild and repair all parts of company equipment as may be required in the department
• Diagnose any mechanical, electrical or other breakdown or failure to a motor truck or related equipment
• Read precision instruments such as micrometers, dial indicators, bore gauges, voltmeters, digital multi-meters, calibrators and other electronic diagnostic tools
• Troubleshoot and perform failure analysis of the component parts and systems on the truck or truck tractor; or the component parts and systems of the trailer or converter dolly (This requirement may not apply to body and frame specialists)
• When applicable use welding skills and knowledge of metals to complete truck repairs
• Individuals who work on converter dollies must be able to weld horizontally and vertically without air pockets in the bead
• Apply knowledge of DOT, EPA, ICC, and OSHA rules and regulations

This is not an all-inclusive list of job responsibilities and duties. Employees are expected and must be able to perform all duties and tasks as assigned.

Job Qualifications

• Education: High School degree or equivalent
• Experience: Experience working as a maintenance technician or equivalent education
• Experience with truck repair, body and frame repair
• Must provide own tools to perform job duties
• Ability to complete required paperwork and records
• Must possess a valid Commercial Driver's License (when required)
• Working knowledge of most systems located on a truck/truck tractor, a semi-trailer or converter dolly
• Proficient at reading precision instruments such as micrometers, dial indicators, bore gauges, voltmeters, digital multi-meters, calibrators and other electronic diagnostic tools
• Ability to troubleshoot and do failure analysis of some of the component parts and systems on the truck or truck tractor; or the component parts and systems of the trailer or converter dolly (This requirement may not apply to body and frame specialists)
• Knowledge of DOT, EPA, ICC and OSHA rules and regulations
• Willingness to participate in training classes offered and/or requested by the company and willingness to attend when the class is offered which might require a shift change
• Willing to take written and/or oral tests to provide management with information to be used for management and classification
• Consistent with company policies, individuals are expected to maintain superior customer relations
• Willing to work on any piece of rolling stock and associated equipment as directed by the company

Physical Demands

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 essential functions of the job.

• Must be able to sit 10% of time on stools, ground, and other potentially unforgiving surfaces
• Must be able to spend a significant amount of time, up to 8 or 10 hours/shift, 5-7 days per week, standing while performing work on the vehicles on non- forgiving surfaces such as concrete, wood and metal and sometimes on wet and slippery surfaces
• Must be able to walk up to 8 hours a day on non- forgiving surfaces such as concrete, wood and metal and sometimes on wet and slippery surfaces
• Must be able to perform frequent bending, squatting, or kneeling to reach into tight spaces and to reach certain engine components
• Must be able to get onto and off the truck cabins or forklifts during regular maintenance functions many times throughout the day
• Must be able to load and unload trailers and or move materials in boxes from one area of the shop to another. Often carrying boxes and/or parts throughout the shop to and from equipment being worked on
• Must be able to frequently lift and handle objects weighing up to 100 lbs. of varying sizes or shapes, using OSHA guidelines and lifting techniques, distances of 1 foot but usually no less than 100 feet
• Must be able to reach into tight spaces to access engine components
• Must be able to hear the horns of forklifts, trucks, and shouted instructions and warnings. Must be able to use right, left or both hands to get in and out of trucks, tight spaces, forklift, wrapping and using pallet jack or hand truck, using the steering wheel, buttons on lift gates, etc. Must be able to grip with right, left or both hands to use all necessary tools, to get in and out of the forklift, holding tablet, using pallet jacks or hand trucks, controlling and pushing the buttons, holding the steering wheel, etc. Must have good dexterity in order to use hands tools with precision to tighten bolts, remove parts, perform repairs, etc. Must also be able to pinch fingers on the right, left or both hands to utilize clip boards, utilize tablets, etc.
• Must be able to work a variety of times and shifts in order to complete necessary maintenance of equipment so the company can meet customer pick-up and delivery schedules
• Must be able to use cognitive skills for: paying attention to surroundings for loose items, tools, parts, and mechanical fixtures as a part of regular maintenance activities and safety. long-term and short-term memory for assessing the needs of a work order, recall for where tools and parts are located and for safety. logic and reasoning in reading tablets, work orders, instructions, box numbers, part numbers etc. Auditory and visual processing to inspect equipment, driving, reading, listening for horns or shouted instructions. Must be able to see and read work orders, boxes, part numbers, and other printed materials to complete work orders and maintenance. Must be able to see and scan areas of work for debris and defects. Must be able to read, write and speak English. Ability to work in extremely hot or cold climates, ability to work in an environment where noise and odors may be present. Attendance is a requirement.

Work Environment

The work environment described below represents those that an employee would encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of the job, the employees will be exposed to various work environments which may include working with or around others while performing maintenance, working in an enclosed vehicle while performing inspections or repairs, fixing surfaces in an enclosed trailer, exposure to all weather conditions, noise levels that vary from quiet to loud and with lighting conditions that could be extremely bright or low light. This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that management may deem necessary from time to time.

Working Days

Shift and hours to be determined.

Working Shift: Shift and hours to be determined.

Work days/shifts may change based on scheduling and business needs and are provided as guidelines at the time of posting.

Benefits

As a Full Time member of our Family, you and your family are eligible to receive:

• Great Health Benefits including a Zero premium medical plan for employee only coverage Vision & Dental
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Flex Spending Accounts
• 401k Retirement plan with company match and additional company annual discretionary match opportunity
• Life Insurance
• Wellness Program
• 12 Days Paid Time Off
• 9 Paid Holidays including a birthday holiday
• Tuition Reimbursement for Drivers and Technicians
• Training and growth opportunities to build a career
• We prioritize our OD family of employees
• Ability to advance through our promote from within philosophy
• National Career Opportunities Available at our 260+ service centers
• Bonus eligible

Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, and/or gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, military status, Vietnam Era and/or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law(s).