2nd Shift Transportation Technician

COME JOIN OUR TALENTED TEAM OF MAINTENANCE MECHANIC PROFESSIONALS! 
  
2nd Shift Opening: Monday - Thursday, 4pm to 2:30am 
 
Starting Pay Rate: $25.00 / hour PLUS $2 shift differential
 
General Summary: eneral Summary: 
Provides safe, effective and efficient preventive and corrective maintenance to all Family Dollar Transportation equipment. 

Principal Duties & Responsibilities: 
1. Performs all necessary repairs to all systems, sub-systems and components of company trailers. 
2. Performs preventive maintenance inspections on company yard trucks. 
3. Identifies warranty opportunities and works to maximize Family Dollar claims. 
4. Coaches/ Assists Class C Technicians. 
5. Performs periodic equipment inspections, inbound equipment inspections and PM follow up work. 
6. Assists in maintaining an accurate parts inventory system. 
7. Assists in performing other maintenance-related activities, as needed. 
8. Follows safety procedures and guidelines.
9. Maintains an organized work area and promotes a safe working environment.
10. Follows all Company policies and procedures. 
11. All other duties as assigned. 

Position Requirements: 
Education: High School diploma or equivalent preferred. 
Experience: Minimum of 1 year experience in heavy-duty commercial truck and trailer maintenance. Ideally, candidate will possess 
some formal equipment maintenance training from a Technical School. Must have a roll around type tool chest and all hand tools to 
perform assigned mechanic’s work. Basic computer knowledge is preferred. 
Physical Requirements: Able to perform essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation. These tasks 
require the ability to frequently lift and move up to 60 pounds. The Team Member should have adequate fitness level to meet the 
demands of frequent lifting, walking, standing, moderate climbing, occasional sitting, stooping and kneeling with or without reasonable 
accommodation. Team Member will be required to use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) per Transportation requirements. 

Certifications: Must possess a valid driver’s license. Team Member will complete an annual violation and review record and provide 
authorization for an annual MVR. Current Air Brakes Certification and experience, knowledge & skills to complete semi-annual/ 
periodic inspections are required. 

Working Conditions: Team Member will work in a non-climate controlled atmosphere, in which outside weather conditions greatly 
affect the building’s temperature although fans and heaters are used. Team Member may also be exposed to moving mechanical 
parts or equipment, fumes and airborne particles as regulated by OSHA. 
 
Availability: Team Member will perform shift work and must be willing to work overtime, weekends and/or holidays if needed. 
Critical Skills:
Communication Skills: Must be able to effectively communicate with co-workers and management team.
Flexible: Adapts readily to new situations and ways of working. Initiates action and makes decision.
Problem Solving: Identifies problems and finds solutions to them. Isolates problem areas and uses appropriate techniques to solve 
them.

Quality Conscious: Is committed to achieving and maintaining high standards. Ensures own work is correct.
Reliable: Consistent and dependable. Follows supervisors’ instructions. Respects Company policies and procedures.
Safety Conscious: Does not put self or others at risk of injury. Must be aware of personal responsibility in safety of themselves and 
others and acts accordingly.
Technically Capable: Applies relevant knowledge, skills and procedures to all technical aspects of the job. 
Job Description & Requirements 

Organizational Competencies: 
A competency is a characteristic of a Team Member that contributes to successful job performance and the achievement of company 
goals and objectives. Organizational Competencies are the behaviors, skills, knowledge, and abilities of Team Members that have 
a significant impact on Family Dollar’s organizational results. 
Customer Focus: Dedicated to providing the highest quality products and services which meet or exceed the needs and requirements 
of internal and external customers. Understands customers’ expectations and utilizes that knowledge to continuously improve 
products and services. Makes decisions and takes action with end users in mind. Establishes and maintains effective relationships 
with internal and external customers and gains their trust and respect. 
Results Driven: Takes initiative and engages in work activities that have clearly defined and communicated end results. Prioritizes 
work appropriately and ensures that the most important tasks are completed expediently. Anticipates barriers to progress and takes 
appropriate action without waiting for direction. Follows through to ensure that tasks are completed with a sense of urgency. Drives 
self and others for results, and looks for opportunities to increase effectiveness and reduce costs. 
Communication Skills: Shares and expresses thoughts in a clear and effective manner through verbal and written communication 
skills. Exhibits effective listening skills and interacts positively with others. Is diplomatic, tactful and professional in all communication 
and resolves conflicts in a cooperative manner. Presents ideas articulately and persuasively in both formal and informal settings. 
Problem Solving/Decision Making: Uses sound judgment and common sense to make competent, timely and effective decisions. 
Gathers and analyzes relevant information and takes appropriate action. Uses knowledge and experience to understand issues and 
chooses the best course of action. Looks beyond the initial/surface problems to identify root causes. Takes accountability for 
decisions, actions and results. 
Job Knowledge: Understands how businesses work and keeps up with trends affecting current job and the organization as a whole. 
Demonstrates the skills and expertise needed for success and is thorough, accurate and efficient while performing all job functions. 
Learns quickly and analyzes successes and failure to enhance job performance. 
Relationship Management: Develops effective relationships and works cooperatively as part of a team. Builds rapport easily and 
relates well to all types of people both inside and outside the organization. Involves others in setting objectives and making decisions. 
Willingly shares resources and information with other team members. Defines success in terms of the whole team and recognizes 
the contributions of others.