Full-Time

Mechanic – Senior

Knight-Swift Transportation

Knight-Swift Transportation

201-500 employees

Largest full-truckload carrier in North America

Compensation Overview

$23.67 - $32.57/hr

+ Bonus

Columbus, OH, USA

In Person

On-site in Columbus, Ohio.

Bachelor's

Category
General Maintenance & Repair (1)

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Requirements
  • 3+ years' experience with on the job training or diploma in vehicle maintenance from vocational or trade school required.
  • Must possess the tools required to accomplish the essential job results required.
  • High School Diploma or combination of training and/or experience required.
  • Drivers license required.
  • Must be able to read and understand repair manuals, understanding and ability to complete/fill tags and repair orders.
  • Must be able to use and learn various diagnostic software used on tractor/trailers.
  • Must possess excellent computer and customer skills.
Responsibilities
  • Complete a quality preventative maintenance inspection and repairs on all company owned equipment, to include tractors, trailers, refrigerated units and support equipment. May perform lead mechanic duties.
  • Perform inspections to identify damaged or faulty Internal/external components to meet company, OEM and DOT specifications as well as preventative maintenance on all equipment to appropriate specifications (OEM, DOT, KNX, etc).
  • Repair or replace standard Internal/external body components including cab, body panels, glass, mirrors, restraints, safety devices, radio, upholstery, telematics and steering/suspension systems to maximize safety of equipment while in use on public roads.
  • Inspect, analyze, troubleshoot, diagnose and perform minor and/or complex repairs for all equipment.
  • Disassemble, repair and re-assemble of Heavy Truck and Trailer components; including but not limited to; refrigerated units, diesel engines, transmissions, axles and any other components or systems.
  • Perform offsite repairs to include minor to mid level roadside breakdowns as directed by leadership and tire maintenance to include: repairs, failure analysis, coding, identification.
  • May be required to test drive equipment if certified.
  • May provide daily oversight to assigned mechanics to ensure productivity and quality goals are achieved.
  • May provide guidance to mechanics related to diagnostics and repair processes/procedures.
  • Proactively work to assist others in achieving the organization's objectives.
Knight-Swift Transportation

Knight-Swift Transportation

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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

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Q2 2026 truckload tightened sharply; spot rates, tender rejections, and bids all improved.
  • U.S. Xpress posted its first profitable quarter since acquisition, validating integration progress.
  • Management raised Q3 2026 adjusted EPS guidance to $0.71-$0.77, above Q2 results.

What critics are saying

  • Knight-Swift settled a $3 million ERISA suit in 2026, signaling governance distraction.
  • A 2026 no-hire class action targets Swift and U.S. Xpress, raising antitrust exposure.
  • If truckload tightness fades after Q2 2026, asset-heavy margins collapse fast, especially logistics and intermodal.

What makes Knight-Swift Transportation unique

  • Knight-Swift is North America's largest full truckload carrier, with diversified LTL, logistics, intermodal.
  • Phoenix headquarters and 37,100 employees support dense national coverage across the U.S. and Mexico.
  • Its scale let management absorb U.S. Xpress and unify LTL under AAA Cooper in 2026.

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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

TipRanks
Jul 15th, 2025
Knight Transportation Secures New $2.5 Billion Credit Facility - TipRanks.com

An announcement from Knight Transportation ( ($KNX) ) is now available. On July 8, 2025, Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc. entered into a new $2.5 billion u...

Business Wire
Mar 22nd, 2023
Knight-Swift Transportation Agrees to Acquire U.S. Xpress Enterprises for $6.15 Per Share

Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc. (NYSE: KNX) (