Full-Time
Heavy Duty Tire Technician
Posted on 10/1/2025
Knight-Swift Transportation
201-500 employees
Largest full-truckload carrier in North America
Compensation Overview
$26 - $29/hr
Fontana, CA, USA
In Person
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- Pre-Employment Hair Drug Screen (Marijuana is a disqualification of employment)
- Comprehensive background check
- Valid Drivers License
- Perform Tire and Trailer maintenance and repairs
- Repair heavy truck & trailer (semi-class 8)
- Perform preventative maintenance on equipment
- Perform minor to complex repairs for all types of equipment
- May be required to test drive equipment if CDL certified
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
- Maintain a positive & proactive work environment.
- High School or equivalent
- Experience with on-the-job training
- Diploma in vehicle maintenance from vocational or trade school a plus
- Possess customer service & computer skills
- Ability to read & understand repair manuals
- Ability to multitask & work as a team
- Must possess the tools required to accomplish the essential job results required
Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc. is a leading asset-based truckload carrier in North America with a nationwide fleet, providing regional, intermodal, and dedicated freight services. Its operations run through an integrated network of owned trucks and drivers, using standardized routing, safety programs, and data-driven optimization to move freight reliably across long distances. The 2017 merger of Knight Transportation and Swift Transportation gave it scale, broad geographic reach, and a diverse service mix, enabling better pricing, capacity stability, and investments in safety and sustainability. Its goal is to maintain industry leadership by delivering trusted, efficient, and safe freight movement across a large network while pursuing ongoing improvements in service quality and sustainability.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Phoenix, Arizona
Founded
1990
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- U.S. Xpress integration complete; network optimization driving margin expansion in freight recovery.
- Enhanced financial capacity from $2.5 billion credit facility supports fleet modernization and acquisitions.
- Scale advantages position Knight-Swift to capture market share as smaller competitors consolidate.
What critics are saying
- U.S. Xpress integration drags profitability; $484 million debt burden strains margins amid weak freight.
- Old Dominion Freight Line erodes LTL market share through superior service and operating ratios.
- Prolonged freight recession forces U.S. Xpress divestiture at loss, destroying shareholder value.
What makes Knight-Swift Transportation unique
- Largest full truckload carrier in North America post-2017 Knight-Swift merger.
- Realigned network toward shorter hauls, improving over-the-road operating ratio by 7 percentage points.
- Secured $2.5 billion credit facility in July 2025 for operational and growth flexibility.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Company News
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