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Apprentice Trailer Technician

Dayton Freight
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Pay is $27.15 per hour

  • On-the- job training, ASE Certification not required
  • Stable and growing organization
  • Competitive weekly pay
  • Overtime after 40 hours
  • Monday - Friday work weeks for all shifts
  • Company-provided uniforms, including laundry
  • Quick advancement
  • Quality Hours
  • Professional, positive and people-centered work environment
  • Modern, organized facility
  • Clean, late model equipment
  • Safety oriented atmosphere
  • Specialty tools provided
  • Open door policy
  • Comprehensive benefits package: Health, Dental, Vision, AD&D, etc.
  • Paid holidays (8); paid vacation and personal days
  • 401(k) plan, discretionary Company match

 

  • Learns to perform basic maintenance and part replacement procedures by observing, assisting and asking questions
  • Assists senior technicians when ask to do so
  • Develops skills in the diagnosis and repair of all DFL trailer components
  • Learns to effectively and efficiently perform PM inspections and services
  • Performs service calls
  • Performs other maintenance duties or assignments as necessary
  • 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 material, parts, service, and shop supplies are maintained at proper quantity levels
  • Works in compliance to EPA and DOT regulations and Company safety requirements
  • Continuously improves processes

 

Primary Function: 
To perform maintenance services in which the volume and quality of the work is within the acceptably measured standards for a DFL classified Apprentice Trailer Technician.

 

Principle Duties:

  • Learn to perform basic maintenance and part replacement procedures by observing, assisting and asking questions
  • Assist senior technicians when asked to do so
  • Develop skills in the diagnosis and repair of all DFL tractor components
  • Completed certification for Brakes and PM inspections
  • Learn to effectively and efficiently perform PM inspections and services
  • Learn to read and understand and retain service data information
  • Learn the tire maintenance program
  • Perform service calls
  • Wash and fuel equipment when necessary
  • Advise the supervisor when: Outline work is found not needed or misdiagnosed, Additional repair needs are discovered, Work cannot be completed on time
  • Perform other maintenance duties or assignments as necessary
  • Consistently positive attitude, interacting courteously and professionally with fellow employees
  • Learn to become professionally excellent and be a positive example at all times
  • Be a leading participant in the care and upkeep of the shop, the grounds and all equipment and tools
  • Maintain 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
  • Report questionable abuse and unauthorized tampering of equipment to the supervisor
  • Work with Parts Department to assure that all necessary material, parts, service supplies and shop supplies are maintained at proper quantity levels
  • Compliant with all Parts Department procedures and rules at all times
  • Work in compliance to EPA regulations
  • Work within all DOT and company safety requirements
  • Actively participate in any company sponsored events
  • Continuously improve processes

        *This is a safety sensitive position

 

*It is every employee’s duty to participate in the company’s goal of satisfying our customers economically. Therefore, all employees may be called upon to perform tasks not specifically listed in their job description. The job description is not deemed to be all inclusive, nor is the expectations of the job limited to the tasks listed in it.

 

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PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES ANALYSIS

 

The physical activity checklist documents the combined activity a Maintenance Mechanic COULD perform while engaged in a combination of one or more of the general summary work tasks described during a workday. For example, the employee may crouch, stoop, squat, reach at shoulder level, reach below shoulder level, twist, and bend for several hours while performing job tasks over the course of a workday. Therefore, a COMBINATION of physical activities is required and may vary from day to day depending upon job tasks assigned.

 

JOB DEMAND (Physical Activities/Exposure) | EXTENT (Hours Based on 8 ½-hour Shift) | JOB DETAILS (Continuously / Frequently / Occasionally / Seldom / Never) | GENERAL COMMENTS

 

Lift / Carry / Lower

– 1–15 lbs. | 1/3 to 2/3 of shift | Frequently | Various diagnostic, electric, and hand tools

– 15–30 lbs. | 1/3 to 2/3 of shift | Frequently | Various diagnostic, electric, and hand tools

– 30–50 lbs. | Up to 1/3 of shift | Occasionally | Jack stand; various diagnostic, electric, and hand tools

– 50–75 lbs. | 0–1 hour | Seldom | Fly wheel; full propane tank

– 75–100+ lbs. | 0–1 hour | Seldom | Tires; brake drum assembly; bumper; scrap bin; seats

 

Pushing / Pulling

1/3 to 2/3 of shift | Frequently | Replacing bumper; replacing brake drums; pushing tire caddy; pushing/pulling mobile ladder; various duties (up to 98 lbs.)

 

Reach Above Shoulder

1/3 to 2/3 of shift | Frequently | Grasping grab bars entering/exiting tractor cab; opening/closing tractor hood; various duties (up to 66")

 

Reach At Shoulder

1/3 to 2/3 of shift | Frequently | Preventative maintenance; repairs; installations; various duties

 

Reach Below Shoulder

1/3 to 2/3 of shift | Frequently | Handling tires; various duties

 

Bending / Twisting

1/3 to 2/3 of shift | Frequently | Replacing seats; various duties

 

Crouching / Stooping / Squatting

Up to 1/3 of shift | Occasionally | Changing tires; various duties

 

Crawling / Kneeling

Up to 1/3 of shift | Occasionally | Changing tires; replacing bumpers; various duties

 

Climbing / Stepping

1/3 to 2/3 of shift | Frequently | In/out of tractor cab; in/out of trailer; ladders (up to 18")

 

Kicking

0–1 hour | Seldom | May kick stool to move across floor

 

Walking

2/3 or more of shift | Continuously | In shop; while carrying parts, tools, and equipment; various duties

 

Standing

2/3 or more of shift | Continuously | Preventative maintenance; repairs; installations; various duties

 

Sitting

1/3 to 2/3 of shift | Frequently | On shop stool; inside tractor; various duties

 

Lying Down

1/3 to 2/3 of shift | Frequently | On creeper while working under tractor/trailer

 

Repetition – Hand / Wrist – Simple Grasping

2/3 or more of shift | Continuously | Changing light bulbs; various duties

 

Firm Grasping

1/3 to 2/3 of shift | Frequently | Using pneumatic tools; using hand tools; various duties

 

Equipment Operated

1/3 to 2/3 of shift | Frequently | Power tools; hand tools; grinders; drill press; pressure washer; barrel dolly; exhaust tubing; tractor; pickup truck; forklift; various equipment

 

PHYSICAL EXPOSURE

 

Temperature / Humidity

2/3 or more of shift | Continuously | Inside / outside

 

Noise / Vibration

2/3 or more of shift | Continuously | Conversational speech ≈ 60 dB; impact wrench ≈ 105 dB; handheld drill ≈ 100 dB

 

Hazards

2/3 or more of shift | Continuously | Force; awkward postures; repetitive motion; vibration; contact stress; icy/slippery/wet surfaces; heights; exposure to solvents; all weather conditions