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Technician Trainer
Company : Dayton Freight
Location : Hudson, WI, 54016
Job Type : Full Time
Date Posted : 29 December 2025
Overview
- Stable and growing organization
- Competitive weekly pay
- Overtime after 40 hours
- Quick advancement
- 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
Responsibilities
As a Maintenance Trainer, continuously work with the Company's Maintenance Shops to maintain a high level of educated and thoroughly trained mechanics.
- Continuously attend Training sessions and classes put on by manufacturers and experts in the Maintenance Industry to stay current with the latest technology and repair procedures.
- Work to develop best practice procedures for major repairs.
- Continuously educate and train mechanics on new trucks and components
- Travel frequently to visit all shops to provide hands on training
- Manage and update necessary OEM software programs (Servicemaxx, Insite, Diamond Logic Builder, etc)
- Responsible for developing and maintaining Maintenance training on the Learning Management System
- Work with the IT and Human Resources Departments to utilize the Electronic Communication Boards
- Work with Shop Managers and Supervisors on developing and training Apprentices
- Develop and manage Mechanic Internship Program
- Participate in meetings for specking equipment
Qualifications
- Maintain up to date knowledge and training in the Maintenance industry
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Experience training others
- Ability to travel
- Legally eligible to work in the United States
- Fluent in English
Benefits
- Stable and growing organization
- Competitive weekly pay
- Overtime after 40 hours
- Quick advancement
- 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
Starting Pay: $90,000 per year. This amount reflects total compensation (base + bonus).
Pay does vary depending on relevant industry experience.
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Frequently asked questions
A Technician Trainer specializes in educating and upskilling maintenance mechanics, requiring strong communication and hands-on instructional skills combined with in-depth knowledge of repair procedures and OEM software management, unlike typical tech support roles focused on troubleshooting.
Advancement can lead to senior training specialist positions, maintenance management roles, or program development leadership within logistics companies, leveraging expertise gained from hands-on mechanic training and continuous industry education.
Daily activities often blend classroom instruction, software updates, and frequent travel to various maintenance shops. This dynamic schedule enables trainers to provide tailored hands-on sessions while coordinating apprenticeship programs and collaborating with shop leadership.
While formal certifications are valuable, Dayton Freight emphasizes continuous learning through manufacturer-led sessions and industry expert classes to keep trainers current with evolving truck technologies and OEM systems pertinent to their fleet.
Hudson's growing logistics sector maintains moderate competition for skilled trainers, with demand fueled by expanding fleets. Candidates with updated maintenance knowledge and willingness to travel locally often find favorable hiring prospects.
Dayton Freight integrates its Technician Trainers closely with shop management and apprenticeship initiatives, fostering a people-centered environment that emphasizes modern equipment familiarity and continuous skill development aligned with company growth.
The position offers a starting total compensation around $90,000 annually, combining base pay and bonuses, plus comprehensive benefits like health coverage and 401(k) matching, reflecting competitive regional standards for specialized training roles.
The role demands regular engagement with the latest OEM software tools such as ServiceMaxx and Diamond Logic Builder, ensuring mechanics receive up-to-date instruction on emerging truck components and repair methodologies.
Balancing hands-on training quality with diverse apprentice skill levels, coordinating across multiple shop locations, and aligning internship outcomes with company standards can be demanding but rewarding in fostering future maintenance talent.
Frequent visits to various maintenance shops are essential to deliver effective, hands-on training and maintain consistent mechanic skill levels. This mobility ensures trainers stay connected with operational realities and adapt programs to real-time needs.