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Dayton Freight

Diesel Tractor Technician / Mechanic

  • St Peters, MO
  • Full time

Found by HiredNow AI on Jun 18, 2026. Subscribers saw it first.

About the role

Overview

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

  • Tractor Technicians 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

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

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, etc.

Paid holidays (8); paid vacation and personal days

401(k) plan, Company Match

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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.

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