Demo

Diesel Mechanic

Dayton Freight Lines, Inc.
Dayton Freight Lines, Inc. Salary
Lexington, KY Full Time
POSTED ON 10/27/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/27/2025
Overview

Salary: $32.10 - $37.10/hour

  • Stable and growing organization
  • Competitive weekly pay
  • Overtime after 40 hours
  • Quick advancement
  • Quality Hours
  • Open door policy
  • Comprehensive benefits package: Health, Dental, Vision, AD&D, 401(k), etc.
  • Paid holidays (8); paid vacation and personal days

Responsibilities

Diesel Mechanics are to perform maintenance services in which the volume and quality of work is within the acceptably measured standards for Dayton Freight Lines.

  • Understand troubleshooting diesel engine system with ECM diagnostic programs and other troubleshooting techniques
  • Capable of diagnosing, repairing, and replacing external engine components
  • Test and repair entire truck chassis electrical systems
  • Develop skills to become proficient in the repair of all major power and drive train components
  • Effectively and efficiently perform PM inspections and services, per DFL policy and time standards
  • Able to repair, adjust, and align suspension systems and brake systems
  • Maintain the tire maintenance program, per DFL policy
  • Perform service calls, per DFL guidelines or individual location guidelines
  • Wash and fuel equipment when necessary
  • Perform vehicle road tests to ensure quality repair service is performed, if qualified
  • Perform other maintenance duties or assignments, as necessary
  • Constantly have a positive attitude, interact courteously and professionally with fellow employees
  • Develop skills to become a leading participant in the care and upkeep of the shop, the grounds, and all equipment and tools
  • Maintain a clean and safe environment that complies with OSHA and company standards
  • Record all work and labor on a computer in the EMS system
  • Work with the Parts Department to assure that all necessary material; parts, service supplies, and shop supplies are maintained at proper quantity levels
  • Comply with all Parts Department’s procedures and rules at all times
  • Continuously improve processes

Qualifications

  • Posses a valid Driver's License
  • Basic math skills
  • Fluent in English
  • 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, organized facility
  • Clean, late model equipment
  • Safety oriented atmosphere
  • Open door policy
  • Comprehensive benefits package: Health, Dental, Vision, AD&D, 401(k), etc.
  • Paid holidays (8); paid vacation and personal days

Salary : $32 - $37

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Diesel Mechanic?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Diesel Mechanic career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$54,949 - $68,457
Income Estimation: 
$62,239 - $76,399
Income Estimation: 
$56,866 - $72,428
Income Estimation: 
$60,008 - $75,864
Income Estimation: 
$70,003 - $89,130
Income Estimation: 
$62,239 - $76,399
Income Estimation: 
$70,003 - $89,130
Income Estimation: 
$60,008 - $75,864
Income Estimation: 
$46,370 - $59,861
Income Estimation: 
$54,949 - $68,457
Income Estimation: 
$49,707 - $66,695
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at Dayton Freight Lines, Inc.

Dayton Freight Lines, Inc.
Hired Organization Address Dayton, OH Full Time
Overview Location: Dayton, Ohio – Hybrid This is a HYBRID role with flexible in-office scheduling. The Company will not ...
Dayton Freight Lines, Inc.
Hired Organization Address Perrysburg, OH Full Time
Overview Pay is $28.00 per hour On-the- job training, ASE Certification not required Stable and growing organization Com...
Dayton Freight Lines, Inc.
Hired Organization Address Altoona, IA Full Time
Overview Stable and growing organization Competitive weekly pay Quick advancement Professional, positive and people-cent...
Dayton Freight Lines, Inc.
Hired Organization Address Lexington, KY Full Time
Overview Customer Service Representatives are responsible for assisting Dayton Freight customers with a variety of inqui...

Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Diesel Mechanic jobs in the Lexington, KY area that may be a better fit.

Diesel Mechanic/Technician

Boss Truck Shops, Inc, Corbin, KY

Diesel Mechanic/Technician

Bosselman Enterprises, Corbin, KY

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!