Full-Time

Mechanic Master

Updated on 9/3/2026

Knight-Swift Transportation

Knight-Swift Transportation

201-500 employees

Largest full-truckload carrier in North America

Compensation Overview

$25 - $35/hr

+ Bonus pay

Atlanta, GA, USA

In Person

Category
Automotive Service & Repair (1)
Required Skills
Customer Service

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Requirements
  • At least 5 years of related experience and/or training.
  • A high school diploma or equivalent, or a combination of training and experience.
  • A valid driver's license.
  • Superior customer service skills.
  • Ability to read and understand repair manuals and complete tags and repair orders.
  • Ability to use and learn diagnostic software for tractors and trailers.
  • Excellent computer skills.
  • Physical capability to stand for long periods, bend, crawl, climb, reach, lift objects weighing up to 100 pounds or more depending on the job, and perform repetitive hand and arm motions in tight spaces.
  • Good overall strength, dexterity, and endurance.
Responsibilities
  • Complete quality preventive maintenance inspections and repairs on company-owned tractors, trailers, refrigerated units, and support equipment.
  • Perform preventive maintenance according to original equipment manufacturer, Department of Transportation, and company specifications.
  • Inspect, analyze, troubleshoot, diagnose, and perform minor or complex repairs on equipment.
  • 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 learning-focused shop environment.
  • Perform tire maintenance, including repairs, failure analysis, coding, and identification, as needed.
  • Test-drive equipment when certified, as required.
  • Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
  • Provide daily oversight to assigned mechanics to ensure productivity and quality goals are achieved, as needed.
  • Provide mechanics with guidance on diagnostic and repair processes and procedures, as needed.
  • Assist others in achieving organizational 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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What believers are saying

  • July 2026 Q2 showed 80% EPS growth and 360-basis-point margin improvement.
  • U.S. Xpress over-the-road became profitable in Q2 2026, validating the acquisition.
  • AAA Cooper opened four locations recently, expanding Knight-Swift's LTL network footprint.

What critics are saying

  • August 2025 ERISA settlements expose governance weaknesses and invite more employee litigation.
  • FreightWaves reported 2023 support layoffs after weak Q2; cost cuts signal brittle demand.
  • Truckload pricing remains cyclical; a prolonged freight slump would crush leverage and earnings.

What makes Knight-Swift Transportation unique

  • Knight-Swift spans truckload, LTL, intermodal, and brokerage across North America.
  • July 8, 2025 $2.5 billion credit facility preserves acquisition firepower and liquidity.
  • U.S. Xpress and AAA Cooper give scale competitors struggle to replicate quickly.

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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) (