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Trailer Mechanic

Dayton Freight
Perrysburg, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 5 May 2025
šŸ’° $68,500/yr($60,500/yr – $68,500/yr)

About the role

Overview

Salary: $30.25 - $34.25/hour

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Available Shift :3rd Shift (8 PM or 10 PM Start) |Ā  Monday - Saturday|Ā  $1 Shift Differential Included

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  • 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

Responsibilities

Trailer Mechanics 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 repairs 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 to 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 to 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

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Company

Dayton Freight

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