About this opportunity
Dayton Freight lists this Trailer Mechanic opportunity in rockford, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Trailer Mechanic
Salary: $31.25 - $35.25/hour
Shifts Available: SECOND: 2:00 PM - 10:30 PM | Monday - Friday | $1 Shift Differential Possible, $0.75 With Active CDL
Stable and growing organization
Competitive weekly pay
Overtime after 40 hours
Quick advancement
Quality Hours
Comprehensive benefits package: Health, Dental, Vision, AD&D, 401(k), etc.
Paid holidays (8); paid vacation and personal days
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
Physical Demands
This position requires the ability to perform routine physical tasks associated with equipment maintenance and repair in a Service Center and Shop environment. Duties may include standing, walking, climbing, bending, kneeling, squatting, reaching, lifting, and using hand and power tools, with work performed independently or in team settings as appropriate. * The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Worksite address
rockford, IL, 61103, US
Who can apply
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