Diesel Mechanic

Overview

Dohrn Transfer is a leading Midwest LTL Carrier providing less-than-truckload, truckload, and value-added services throughout our 10-state service area. Join our team and become a part of our new growth and bright future. Our drivers are home daily! We offer competitive salary and a great benefit package in an exciting, rewarding industry.

Dohrn is currently seeking a Diesel Mechanic at our Rock Falls, IL Terminal.

Hours:

2nd Shift Available - 4 Day Work Week

Pay Up to $40.98/Hour with CDL & ASE incentives. Training available for incentives.

Benefits:
Health / Vision / Dental insurance, 401k matching, life insurance, short/long term disability and more.

Mechanics are responsible for safely and efficiently maintaining Dohrn fleet vehicles.

• Operate and inspect mechanical equipment to diagnose defects
• Analyze malfunctions and perform general overhaul, tune up or preventive maintenance of equipment
• Dismantle and reassemble equipment
• Plan work procedure using charges, technical manuals and experience
• Repair, replace and adjust necessary units and parts
• Enter labor lines and parts into repair order computer system
• May travel to other company shop locations when staff is needed
• React to change productively and handle other essential tasks as assigned

• Minimum age 18
• High School completion or equivalent
• Valid Driver License
• Command of English language to communicate effectively with internal and external customers
• Must pass a non-DOT physical examination and functional screen; CDL-qualified mechanics will be subject to a DOT physical examination
• Must consent to a pre-employment drug screen;
  Dohrn Transfer must receive a negative result
• Experience as a journey-level diesel mechanic is preferred
• CDL, ASE, and state and/or federal inspection certifications are preferred
• Knowledge of methods, materials, tools and techniques used in the repair and maintenance of a variety of automotive and mechanical equipment
• Must have working knowledge of the operating principles of gas and diesel engines and repair of heavy trucks
• Must have previous experience maintaining detailed and routine record keeping
• Manual dexterity
• Must possess knowledge of occupational hazards & standard safety precautions
• Must possess excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills to communicate to both internal and external customers
• Ability to work in a team as well as individually
• Excellent attendance

• Overtime may be necessary during peak periods; must be able to work a varied schedule or travel based on need
• Heavy work exerting up to 50 pounds of force frequently to lift, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, and 100+ lbs. on an occasional basis
• Subject to both internal and external environmental conditions; work occurs inside and outside; outside work may be in extreme weather conditions
• Subject to standing, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching and reaching for sustained periods of time
• Subject to noise; there is sufficient noise to require shouting in order to be heard above the ambient noise level
• Subject to hazards includes a variety of physical working conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, and exposure to chemicals
• Subject to atmospheric conditions such as fumes, odors, dusts, mists and gases
• Close visual acuity to perform activities such as operating machines and motor vehicles
• Visual inspection of small defects, parts, and/or operation of machines (including inspection) using measurement devices; assembly or fabrication of parts at distances close to the eye

Dohrn Transfer Company, LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.