Heavy Duty Fleet Maintenance Trainer

Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 76,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Zero premium medical plan

Vision & Dental

Short/Long-term disability

401k with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Training & growth opportunities

Job summary

Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. is seeking a Regional Maintenance Trainer to develop and deliver training for heavy-duty equipment technicians across the region.

You will design content, lead courses, and collaborate with service centers to enhance technician knowledge and skills. The role involves extensive travel (roughly 50%) and requires strong presentation skills, technical writing ability, and experience with maintenance programs and diagnostics tools.

Qualifications

• Education: Associates or Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Experience: heavy-duty tractor/trailer mechanical, electrical, electronic, pneumatic, hydraulic, and cutting/welding systems.
• Familiarity with FMCSA, DOT, CVSA, OSHA, EPA, CARB, TMC regulations/guidelines.
• Technical/Mechanical experience with heavy-duty powertrain and chassis platforms from major manufacturers.
• Technical/Mechanical experience with heavy-duty trailer platforms and forklift platforms.
• Comfortable presenting technical concepts to groups in classroom and virtual environments.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Experience in curriculum development and technical writing.

Responsibilities

• Provide regional technical support and training for 45+ tractor/trailer maintenance facilities.
• Instruct training courses for automotive maintenance technicians on approved procedures.
• Coordinate and administer internal and vendor training events for the region.
• Schedule training dates and travel with regional facilities.
• Ensure materials, tools, and equipment are present at training locations.
• Manage regional training costs and expenses.
• Audit and update training records and content as required.
• Serve as SME and liaison between maintenance staff and equipment manufacturers.
• Assist leadership with duties as needed.

Skills

Heavy-duty systems knowledge

Curriculum development

Technical writing

Public speaking/training

Microsoft Office proficiency

Technical diagnostics navigation

Education

Associates or Bachelor's Degree preferred

Tools

SAP

AS400

Concur

Microsoft Cloud

SharePoint

WorkDay Learning

SCORM packaging

Job description

Are you someone who never rests on their laurels, always strives to go above and beyond, and is committed to keeping your PROMISES? Do you appreciate a company culture that is open, fosters work-life balance, and a dynamic team environment? Then Old Dominion is the home for you. We take pride in being the best in the industry, and from our humble beginnings we know that our People and our Family Spirit are the main ingredient in our secret sauce to success. At Old Dominion we are looking for individuals to join the OD Family that will provide innovative solutions and exceed expectations to keep OD the premier transportation solutions provider.

The Regional Maintenance Trainer’s responsibility is to help develop and implement company approved training content for heavy duty equipment technicians within their region. Working as part of a team to develop strategies to identify training needs. Prepare comprehensive training material for maintenance and repair procedures on over the road tractors, trailers, converter dollies, terminal tractors, forklifts, and dock equipment. Support service centers and maintenance management by coordinating and conducting training programs to advance the knowledge and skillset of the company’s maintenance team. Provide service as a technical subject matter expert to help our internal maintenance customers succeed both individually and professionally.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide regional technical support and training for over 45 tractor/trailer maintenance facility locations.
• 50% out-of-state travel
• Instruct training courses for automotive maintenance technicians, covering company approved maintenance, repair, and diagnostic processes and procedures.
• Coordinate and administer internal and vendor training events for assigned region.
• Coordinate training dates, times, and travel arrangements with regional maintenance facilities.
• Ensure materials, tools, and equipment are present at all assigned training locations
• Manage regional training costs and expense
• Audit training records and update company training records for assigned region
• Develop, update, and maintain training courses, guides, and content in accordance with company policy, manufacturer guidance, and industry recommended practices.
• Serve as a subject matter expert and point of contact for technical guidance and resources, acting as a liaison between maintenance facility personnel and equipment manufacturers
• Assist with any duties assigned or needed by the Director of Maintenance, Vice-President of Maintenance, or Asset & Training Manager when necessary.

Job Qualifications

• Education: Associates or Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Experience: Applied knowledge of heavy duty tractor/trailer mechanical, electrical, electronic, pneumatic, hydraulic, and cutting/welding systems
• Familiarity with FMCSA, DOT, CVSA, OSHA, EPA, CARB, TMC regulations and guidelines
• Technical/Mechanical experience with heavy duty powertrain and chassis platforms form major manufacturers including Daimler Freightliner, PACCAR Kenworth, Volvo, Cummins, Detroit Diesel, Navistar International, among others.
• Technical/Mechanical experience with heavy duty trailer platforms from major manufacturers including Wabash, Great Dane, Stoughton, among others.
• Technical/Mechanical experience with forklift platforms from major manufacturers including Toyota, Mitsubishi, Yale/Hyster among others.
• Comfortable speaking and presenting technical concepts to a group in a classroom as well as virtual environment.
• Proficient use of technology, including PC’s, Tablets, Vehicle ECU’s, Navigate technical diagnostic software, and Technical Literature
• Experience in curriculum development and technical writing
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools - Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Working knowledge of business applications – SAP, AS400, Concur
• Working knowledge of business enterprise solutions – Microsoft Cloud, Sharepoint, WorkDay Learning Management System, content, SCORM package development
• Consistent with company policies, individuals are expected to maintain superior industry relations, be involved and committed to the quality process; work in an efficient and economical manner; receive constructive criticism and praise in a business-like fashion: and maintain a positive attitude

Compensation Range

Compensation Range: The referenced salary range is based on the Company's good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training, skill level, and state/local wage requirements. ($76,340-$95,424) Working Days: Shift and hours to be determined. Working Shift: Shift and hours to be determined. Work Days and Shift are estimates and are subject to change, at any given time, based on job scheduling and/or business levels.

Join the OD Family Today!

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 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

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).

Welcome to Old Dominion. If you are looking for a new career with the best LTL (Less-than-Truckload) carrier in the industry you’ve come to the right place. Many companies tout their family atmosphere, but at OD it truly is a reality. We’ve grown from our humble beginnings of a single truck and one route in 1934 started by Earl and Lillian Congdon to a company of over 23,000 employees. At OD we strive daily to keep the family spirit alive and help the world keep promises.