Apprentice Trailer Technician

daytonfreightยท Mechanic/Technician
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๐Ÿ“ Crest Hill, IL, USFULL TIME

About this role

Overview

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Pay is $28.75 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

Responsibilities

  • 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

Qualifications

  • Possess a valid Driver's License
  • Able to pass a drug screen
  • Fluent in English

Benefits

  • Stable and growing organization
  • Competitive weekly pay
  • Quick advancement
  • Laundered Uniforms
  • Professional, positive and people-centered work environment
  • Modern facilities
  • Clean, late model equipment
  • Comprehensive benefits package: Health, Dental, Vision, AD&D, 401(k), etc.

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mechanic, truck mechanic, truck technician, technician, technician training, advancement, LTL, trucking, transportation, trailer mechanic, trailer technician, family, culture

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. ย  * 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.ย  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the salary disclosed for the Apprentice Trailer Technician position at daytonfreight?
The salary for this Apprentice Trailer Technician role at daytonfreight is not publicly listed. Click "Apply Now" to learn more about the compensation package on their official careers page.
Where is the Apprentice Trailer Technician position at daytonfreight located?
This Apprentice Trailer Technician role at daytonfreight is based in Crest Hill, IL, US. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Apprentice Trailer Technician role at daytonfreight full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a FULL TIME position. It is posted as a Apprentice Trailer Technician role in the Mechanic/Technician department at daytonfreight.
Which team or department does the Apprentice Trailer Technician at daytonfreight belong to?
This Apprentice Trailer Technician position is part of the Mechanic/Technician department at daytonfreight. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Apprentice Trailer Technician position at daytonfreight?
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When was the Apprentice Trailer Technician job at daytonfreight posted?
This Apprentice Trailer Technician position at daytonfreight was posted on Mar 3, 2026. Apply as soon as possible โ€” early applications are often reviewed first.
Apprentice Trailer Technician
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