Diesel Tractor Technician / Mechanic

Dayton Freight Lines, Inc.; Gahanna (OH); On-site; USD 40,501 - 46,976; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package: Health, Dental, Vision

Paid holidays

Paid vacation and personal days

Quick advancement opportunities

Stable and growing organization

Job summary

Dayton Freight Lines, Inc. is hiring Tractor Technicians in Gahanna, Ohio. This role involves performing maintenance services on diesel engines, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Technicians will diagnose engine systems, perform repairs, and maintain service records.

The position offers competitive hourly pay and a comprehensive benefits package, including health and 401(k) plans. Ideal candidates should have a valid Driver's License and basic mechanical skills with a commitment to safety.

Qualifications

• Possess a valid Driver's License.
• Able to pass a drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance services to meet company standards.
• Diagnose issues in engine systems using ECM diagnostic programs.
• Carry out PM inspections and services.
• Maintain compliance with OSHA and company standards.
• Record all work in the EMS system.

Skills

Understanding diesel engine troubleshooting

Diagnosing and repairing engine components

Proficiency in electrical systems

Basic math skills

Fluent in English

Tools

Diagnostic programs

Hand and power tools

Job description

• Clean, late model equipment

Overview

Salary: $29.40 - $34.10/hour

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.

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

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.