Diesel Mechanic/Technician

Swift Transportation • Lewiston, ID

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Swift Transportation is hiring a Diesel Mechanic/Technician at its Lewiston, Idaho location. The role pays $24–$30 per hour, depending on experience, and is scheduled Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

The technician performs inspections, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, diagnostics, and repairs on company-owned tractors, trailers, refrigerated units, and support equipment. The position includes hands-on work with heavy truck and trailer components and tire maintenance. Swift describes ongoing opportunities for growth and career advancement, with hands-on OEM training from manufacturers including Freightliner, International, Volvo, Cummins, and Detroit.

The company reports a fleet of more than 13,000 trucks, 60,000 trailers, 12,000 company drivers, and over 700 fleet technicians. Applicants must have a valid driver's license and complete a comprehensive background check and pre-employment hair-follicle drug screening. Swift is an equal employment opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment based on protected categories.

Requirements

• Valid driver's license.
• Complete a comprehensive background check.
• Pass a pre-employment hair-follicle drug screening.
• High school education or a combination of training and/or experience.
• Demonstrated 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.

Responsibilities

• Complete quality preventative maintenance inspections and repairs on company-owned tractors, trailers, refrigerated units, and support equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance on equipment according to applicable OEM, DOT, Swift, and other specifications.
• Inspect, analyze, troubleshoot, diagnose, and perform minor or complex repairs on equipment.
• Disassemble, repair, and reassemble heavy truck and trailer components.
• Perform tire maintenance, including repairs, failure analysis, coding, and identification.

Benefits

• Tool and boot purchase program.
• Eligible for overtime rate.
• Paid time off: two weeks accrued in the first year.
• Potential quarterly bonus pay based on company performance.
• 401(k) company match.
• Medical, dental, vision, disability, supplemental, and life insurance.
• Health and dependent-care flexible spending accounts.
• Continual shop-technician web and hands-on training.
• Debt-free college or tuition assistance programs.
• Eligible for immediate holiday pay.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Employee discounts.
• Employee assistance program.
• Uniforms with laundry service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED