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2nd Shift Transportation Technician

Dollar Tree
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 11 Aug 2026
💰 $50,000/yr

About the role

COME JOIN OUR TALENTED TEAM OF MAINTENANCE MECHANIC PROFESSIONALS! 
 
2nd Shift Opening: Monday - Thursday, 4pm to 2:30am 
 
Starting Pay Rate: $25.00 / hour PLUS $2 shift differential
 
General Summary: eneral Summary: 
Provides safe, effective and efficient preventive and corrective maintenance to all Family Dollar Transportation equipment. 


Principal Duties & Responsibilities: 
1. Performs all necessary repairs to all systems, sub-systems and components of company trailers. 
2. Performs preventive maintenance inspections on company yard trucks. 
3. Identifies warranty opportunities and works to maximize Family Dollar claims. 
4. Coaches/ Assists Class C Technicians. 
5. Performs periodic equipment inspections, inbound equipment inspections and PM follow up work. 
6. Assists in maintaining an accurate parts inventory system. 
7. Assists in performing other maintenance-related activities, as needed. 
8. Follows safety procedures and guidelines.
9. Maintains an organized work area and promotes a safe working environment.
10. Follows all Company policies and procedures. 
11. All other duties as assigned. 


Position Requirements: 
Education: High School diploma or equivalent preferred. 
Experience: Minimum of 1 year experience in heavy-duty commercial truck and trailer maintenance. Ideally, candidate will possess 
some formal equipment maintenance training from a Technical School. Must have a roll around type tool chest and all hand tools to 
perform assigned mechanic’s work. Basic computer knowledge is preferred. 
Physical Requirements: Able to perform essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation. These tasks 
require the ability to frequently lift and move up to 60 pounds. The Team Member should have adequate fitness level to meet the 
demands of frequent lifting, walking, standing, moderate climbing, occasional sitting, stooping and kneeling with or without reasonable 
accommodation. Team Member will be required to use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) per Transportation requirements. 


Certifications: Must possess a valid driver’s license. Team Member will complete an annual violation and review record and provide 
authorization for an annual MVR. Current Air Brakes Certification and experience, knowledge & skills to complete semi-annual/ 
periodic inspections are required. 


Working Conditions: Team Member will work in a non-climate controlled atmosphere, in which outside weather conditions greatly 
affect the building’s temperature although fans and heaters are used. Team Member may also be exposed to moving mechanical 
parts or equipment, fumes and airborne particles as regulated by OSHA. 
 
Availability: Team Member will perform shift work and must be willing to work overtime, weekends and/or holidays if needed. 
Critical Skills:
Communication Skills: Must be able to effectively communicate with co-workers and management team.
Flexible: Adapts readily to new situations and ways of working. Initiates action and makes decision.
Problem Solving: Identifies problems and finds solutions to them. Isolates problem areas and uses appropriate techniques to solve 
them.


Quality Conscious: Is committed to achieving and maintaining high standards. Ensures own work is correct.
Reliable: Consistent and dependable. Follows supervisors’ instructions. Respects Company policies and procedures.
Safety Conscious: Does not put self or others at risk of injury. Must be aware of personal responsibility in safety of themselves and 
others and acts accordingly.
Technically Capable: Applies relevant knowledge, skills and procedures to all technical aspects of the job. 
Job Description & Requirements 


Organizational Competencies: 
A competency is a characteristic of a Team Member that contributes to successful job performance and the achievement of company 
goals and objectives. Organizational Competencies are the behaviors, skills, knowledge, and abilities of Team Members that have 
a significant impact on Family Dollar’s organizational results. 
Customer Focus: Dedicated to providing the highest quality products and services which meet or exceed the needs and requirements 
of internal and external customers. Understands customers’ expectations and utilizes that knowledge to continuously improve 
products and services. Makes decisions and takes action with end

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