Trailer Technician & Maintenance Specialist

Dayton Freight Lines; Gahanna (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid holidays

Job summary

Dayton Freight Lines is seeking a Trailer Technician to perform maintenance on 48ft. and 53ft. dry van trailers in our service center. The role emphasizes preventive maintenance, welding, and accurate labor recording, with potential CDL-related road testing.

You will work in a modern facility with a focus on safety and quality, offering competitive weekly pay and room for advancement.

Qualifications

• Possess a valid Driver's License.
• Basic math skills.
• Fluent in English.
• Able to pass a drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Repairing and rebuilding components on 48ft. and 53ft. dry van trailers.
• Repair suspension and running gear components.
• Repair landing gear assembly and components.
• Repair wheel components and tires.
• Repair brake and air components.
• Repair electrical, lighting and wiring components.
• Repair rear frame and door components.
• Repair side, nose and roof components.
• Repair interior and floor components.
• Perform Preventative Maintenance inspections and repairs.
• Maintain welding and metal fabrication skills.
• Perform service calls.
• Washes and fuels equipment when necessary.
• Road test vehicles to ensure quality repair services (CDL-dependent).
• Interact courteously with colleagues and assist junior technicians.
• Help care for shop, grounds, equipment and tools.
• Maintain a clean, safe environment per OSHA and company standards.
• Record all work and labor in EMS system.
• Coordinate with Parts Department for materials and supplies.
• Comply with EPA, DOT and safety requirements.
• Perform other maintenance duties as needed.

Skills

Driver's License

Basic math

Fluent English

Drug test passability

Job description

Dayton Freight Lines is seeking a Trailer Technician to perform maintenance on 48ft. and 53ft. dry van trailers in our service center. The role emphasizes preventive maintenance, welding, and accurate labor recording, with potential CDL-related road testing.

You will work in a modern facility with a focus on safety and quality, offering competitive weekly pay and room for advancement.