Full-Time

Mechanic – Master

Updated on 7/22/2026

Knight-Swift Transportation

Knight-Swift Transportation

201-500 employees

Largest full-truckload carrier in North America

Compensation Overview

$25 - $35/hr

+ Bonus

Atlanta, GA, USA

In Person

Category
General Maintenance & Repair (1)

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Requirements
  • 5+ years' related experience and/or training required.
  • High School or combination of training and/or experience required.
  • Drivers license required.
  • High School Diploma or equivalent required.
  • Demonstrated/proven superior customer service skills.
  • Ability to read and understand repair manuals, understanding and ability to complete/fill tags and repair orders.
  • Ability to use and learn various diagnostic software used on tractor/trailers.
  • Must possess excellent computer 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 preventative maintenance on all equipment to appropriate specifications (OEM, DOT, company, etc.).
  • 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.
  • Assist any shop personnel as needed to create a cohesive and well-rounded shop environment centered around learning.
  • May perform tire maintenance to include 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 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

  • 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

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) (