Maintenance Tech Intern

Are you someone who never rests on their laurels, always strives to go above and beyond, and is committed to keeping your PROMISES? Do you appreciate a company culture that is open, fosters work-life balance, and a dynamic team environment? Then Old Dominion is the home for you. We take pride in being the best in the industry, and from our humble beginnings we know that our People and our Family Spirit are the main ingredient in our secret sauce to success. At Old Dominion we are looking for individuals to join the OD Family that will provide innovative solutions and exceed expectations to keep OD the premier transportation solutions provider.
This position is to allow an intern the opportunity to learn OD Maintenance Shop operations and OD company culture. The intern position is part time to allow students to have flexible work hours, while attending school. The intern will learn to repair company equipment in a safe, timely, cost effective and practical manner, including performing preventative maintenance, general repairs, troubleshooting and electronic diagnostics. The intern will also be tasked with a project throughout the internship and will be required to present on the project at the conclusion of the internship. Upon completion, the intern may be considered for future employment.
Primary Responsibilities

• Learn maintenance shop operations by shadowing team members and various positions, such as Maintenance Technicians, Parts Coordinator, Supervisors and Managers.
• Learn to repair company equipment effectively and safely.
• Learn to diagnose any mechanical, electrical, or other breakdown or failure to a motor truck or related equipment
• Gain knowledge of precision instruments such as micrometers, dial indicators, bore gauges, voltmeters, digital multi-meters, calibrators, and other electronic diagnostic tools
• When applicable, learn basic techniques of welding skills and knowledge of metals to complete truck repairs
• Gain basic understanding of DOT, EPA, ICC, and OSHA rules and regulations

Job Qualifications
Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent, currently attending a Diesel Truck Maintenance Degree Program
• GPA minimum of 2.5

Experience:

• Willingness to learn Maintenance Shop Operations and complete assigned projects
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Great interpersonal skills with a positive attitude

Physical Demands
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.

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl and climb stairs all day
• Ability to walk on non-forgiving surfaces such as concrete, wood and metal and sometimes on wet and slippery surfaces
• Ability to communicate verbally with all co-workers
• Must be able to read, write and speak English
• Lifting: May occasionally need to lift objects weighing in excess of 50 lbs. using OSHA guidelines and lifting techniques.
• Ability to comprehend and complete company and government forms
• Ability to climb stairs as necessary in the service center and in trailers
• Ability to move materials from 1lb to transporting/moving/pushing/pulling up to 880 lbs., following OSHA guidelines
• Ability to reach minimum arm's length up to 7 feet. Must be able to frequently reach for objects at waist level and occasionally reach for objects above shoulder height or below waist level
• Ability to talk on and hear the telephone
• Must have legible handwriting for preparing all handwritten reports, uses calculator and computer up to 11 hours/day

Work Environment
General shop environment with extremely hot/cold climates and noise and odors are present.
No travel required.
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that management may deem necessary from time to time.
Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, and/or gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, military status, Vietnam Era and/or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law(s).
Working Days:
Shift and hours to be determined.
Working Shift:
Shift and hours to be determined.
Work Days and Shift are estimates and are subject to change, at any given time, based on job scheduling and/or business levels. Any information listed regarding Days and Shifts shall be considered a guideline of expectations for the specific position at the time of posting.
Join the OD Family Today!
As a Full Time member of our Family, you and your family are eligible to receive:

• Health, Dental & Vision Benefits
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Flex Spending Accounts
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance
• Wellness Program
• Credit Union access, Vacation & Holiday
• "Birthday Holiday" who doesn't love some extra attention on their Birthday?

Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, and/or gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, military status, Vietnam Era and/or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law(s).