Diesel Technician

Job Summary

Repair company equipment in a safe, timely, cost-effective and practical manner including performing preventative maintenance, general repairs, troubleshooting, and electronic diagnostics.

• Build, rebuild and repair all parts of company equipment as may be required in the department.
• Diagnose any mechanical, electrical or other breakdown or failure to a motor truck or related equipment.
• Read precision instruments such as micrometers, dial indicators, bore gauges, voltmeters, digital multi-meters, calibrators and other electronic diagnostic tools.
• Use troubleshooting and failure analysis to identify component parts and systems on trucks, truck tractors, trailers or converter dollies.
• Apply welding skills and knowledge of metals to complete truck repairs; weld converter dollies horizontally and vertically without air pockets in the bead.
• Apply knowledge of DOT, EPA, ICC and OSHA rules and regulations.
• Perform all duties and tasks as assigned by management.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience working as a maintenance technician or equivalent in truck repair, body and frame repair.
• Ability to provide own tools to perform job duties.
• Proficient in completing required paperwork and records.
• Valid Commercial Driver’s License when required.
• Working knowledge of most systems located on a truck/truck tractor, a semi-trailer or converter dolly.
• Proficient at reading precision instruments such as micrometers, dial indicators, bore gauges, voltmeters, digital multi-meters, calibrators and other electronic diagnostic tools.
• Ability to troubleshoot and conduct failure analysis on component parts and systems on trucks or trailers.
• Knowledge of DOT, EPA, ICC and OSHA rules and regulations.
• Willingness to participate in training classes offered by the company.
• Willing to take written and/or oral tests.
• Committed to maintaining superior customer relations.
• Willing to work on any piece of rolling stock and associated equipment as directed.

• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, climb, lift, reach, hear and use hands while performing tasks on vehicles and in the shop.
• Must handle objects up to 100 lbs. and perform repetitive lifting within OSHA guidelines.
• Must be able to work in extremely hot or cold climates and environments with noise and odors.
• Attendance is a requirement.

The work environment may include enclosed vehicles, all weather conditions, varying noise levels, and exposure to other workers while performing maintenance.

Hourly rate: $34.85 - $38.80 (range may vary based on location, experience, market). Shift and hours to be determined.

• Health benefits including zero-premium medical plan for employee only coverage.
• Vision & dental, short-term & long-term disability, flex spending accounts.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match and additional discretionary match.
• Life insurance, wellness program, 12 days paid time off, 9 paid holidays including a birthday holiday.
• Tuition reimbursement for drivers and technicians.
• Training and growth opportunities to build a career.
• Promote from within philosophy and national career opportunities at over 260 service centers.
• Bonus eligible.

Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, military status, Vietnam Era and/or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law(s).