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Diesel Mechanic

Dayton Freight Lines, Inc.
Dayton Freight Lines, Inc. Salary
Rockford, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 6/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/1/2026
Overview

Salary: $36.10 - $40.65/hour

Shifts Available: ** 2nd Shift (2:00 PM - 10:30 PM) OR 3rd Shift (9:00 PM - 5:00 AM)**

  • 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

Diesel 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.

Salary : $36 - $41

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