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Knight-Swift Transportation

Largest full-truckload carrier in North America

Diesel Mechanic - Technician

Heavy Duty & Diesel Vehicle MaintenanceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeOlive Branch, MS, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Must be physically capable of standing for long periods, bending, crawling, climbing, reaching, lifting heavy objects (up to 100 pounds or more depending on the job), and performing repetitive motions with hands and arms, often while working in tight spaces; the job requires overall strength, dexterity, and endurance.
  • Five or more years of related experience and/or training is required.
  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • A driver's license is required.
  • Demonstrated or proven customer service skills are required.
  • Ability to read and understand repair manuals and complete or fill out tags and repair orders is required.
  • Ability to use and learn diagnostic software for tractors and trailers is required.
  • Computer skills are required.
  • Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

  • Complete quality preventative maintenance inspections and repairs on company-owned equipment, including tractors, trailers, refrigerated units, and support equipment; may perform lead mechanic duties.
  • Perform preventative maintenance on equipment to applicable original equipment manufacturer, Department of Transportation, and company specifications.
  • Inspect, analyze, troubleshoot, diagnose, and perform minor or complex equipment repairs.
  • Disassemble, repair, and reassemble heavy truck and trailer components, including refrigerated units, diesel engines, transmissions, axles, and other components or systems.
  • Assist shop personnel as needed to support a cohesive shop environment centered around learning.
  • May perform tire maintenance, including repairs, failure analysis, coding, and identification.
  • May be required to test-drive equipment if certified.
  • Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
  • May provide daily oversight to assigned mechanics to ensure productivity and quality goals are achieved.
  • May provide mechanics with guidance on diagnostics and repair processes or procedures.
  • Proactively assist others in achieving the organization's objectives.

About the Company

Knight-Swift Transportation

Largest full-truckload carrier in North America

Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc. is an asset-based trucking company in North America that moves large volumes of freight with its own trucks and drivers, offering regional, intermodal, and dedicated carrier options. It operates an integrated network where freight is moved across vast areas using standardized routing, safety and compliance programs, and data-driven optimization to improve on-time delivery and efficiency. The merger of Knight Transportation and Swift Transportation created the largest full truckload carrier in North America, giving it scale, broad service coverage, stable capacity, and access to more competitive pricing as well as safety and sustainability initiatives. Its goal is to maintain industry leadership by providing reliable, safe, and efficient freight movement across a wide network while pursuing growth and continuous service improvements.

Company size
201-500
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Phoenix, AZ
Founded
1990

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