Trailer Technician / Mechanic

Dayton Freight Lines; Crest Hill (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking skilled Trailer Technicians to join their team. In this role, you'll be responsible for performing maintenance and repairs on various trailer components, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. The company offers a competitive pay structure, a supportive work environment, and opportunities for advancement. With a focus on professionalism and teamwork, you'll contribute to maintaining a clean and safe workspace while developing your technical skills. If you're ready to take your career to the next level in a growing organization, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid holidays

Paid vacation and personal days

401(k) plan with company match

Competitive weekly pay

Overtime after 40 hours

Quick advancement opportunities

Clean, late model equipment

Modern facilities

Professional work environment

Qualifications

• Experience in repairing and rebuilding components on trailers.
• Ability to perform maintenance service within quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance service on trailers ensuring quality work.
• Conduct Preventative Maintenance inspections and repairs.

Skills

Welding and metal fabrication

Preventative Maintenance inspections

Basic math skills

Fluent in English

Positive attitude

Education

Valid Driver's License

Legally eligible to work in the United States

Minimum age of 18

Tools

EMS system

Job description

Overview

Salary: $29.25 - $33.25/hour

Shifts Available:

SECOND: 2:00 PM - 10:30 PM | Monday - Friday | $1 Shift Differential Included

• Stable and growing organization
• Competitive weekly pay
• Overtime after 40 hours
• Quick advancement
• Comprehensive benefits package: Health, Dental, Vision, AD&D, etc.
• Paid holidays (8); paid vacation and personal days
• 401(k) plan, Company Match

Responsibilities

Trailer Technicians are to perform maintenance service in which the volume and quality of work is within the acceptably measured standards for Dayton Freight Lines.

• Has a fundamental understanding of repairing and rebuilding components on 48ft. and 53ft. dry van trailers and can effectively repair the following components:
• Suspension and running gear components
• Landing gear assembly and components
• Wheel components and tires
• Brake and air components
• Electrical, lighting and wiring components
• Rear frame and door components
• Side, nose and roof components
• Interior and floor components
• Able to thoroughly perform Preventative Maintenance inspections and repairs
• Maintains a high level of welding and metal fabrication skills
• Performs service calls
• Washes and fuels equipment when necessary
• Road tests vehicles to ensure quality repair services were performed.*Dependent upon having a CDL
• Consistently positive attitude, interacting courteously and professionally with fellow employees
• Pro-actively assists, guides and directs junior technicians
• Be a leading participant in the care and upkeep of the shop, the grounds and all equipment and tools
• Maintains a clean, safe environment that complies with OSHA and company standards
• Proficient in recording all work and labor on a computer in the EMS system
• Works with the Parts Department to assure that all necessary materials, parts, service and shop supplies are maintained at proper quantity levels
• Works in compliance with EPA regulations as well as DOT and company safety requirements
• Performs other maintenance duties or assignments when necessary

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

Benefits

• Stable and growing organization
• Competitive weekly pay
• Overtime after 40 hours
• Quick advancement
• Quality Hours
• Professional, positive and people-centered work environment
• Modern facilities
• Clean, late model equipment
• Comprehensive benefits package: Health, Dental, Vision, AD&D, etc.
• Paid holidays (8); paid vacation and personal days
• 401(k) plan, Company Match