Diesel Mechanic
About The Position
Swift Transportation is hiring a Diesel Mechanic for a temporary, full-time position in Greer, South Carolina. The role is scheduled Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and pays $24.00–$36.00 depending on experience. The mechanic performs preventative maintenance, inspections, diagnostics, and repairs on company-owned tractors, trailers, refrigerated units, and support equipment. The work includes maintaining and repairing heavy truck and trailer components and performing tire maintenance. The position requires physical strength and endurance for prolonged standing, bending, crawling, climbing, reaching, repetitive hand and arm motions, and lifting heavy objects, potentially 100 pounds or more, often in tight spaces. Swift describes a workplace focused on safety, honesty, mutual respect, learning, and employee input. The company offers technician training and opportunities for tuition reimbursement and other education assistance. Applicants must meet the stated experience or training requirement, have the required tools and a driver's license, and pass a comprehensive background check and pre-employment hair-test drug screening.
Requirements
- At least 3 years of experience with on-the-job training, or a diploma in vehicle maintenance from a vocational or trade school.
- High school education or a combination of training and/or experience.
- Valid driver's license.
- Must possess the tools required to accomplish the essential job results.
- Demonstrated or proven superior customer service skills.
- Ability to read and understand repair manuals and complete tags and repair orders.
- Ability to use and learn diagnostic software used on tractors and trailers.
- Excellent computer skills.
- Must pass a comprehensive background check and pre-employment hair-test drug screening.
- Physical capability to stand for long periods, bend, crawl, climb, reach, lift heavy objects (up to 100 pounds or more depending on the job), and perform repetitive motions with hands and arms, often in tight spaces; requires strength, dexterity, and endurance.
Responsibilities
- Complete quality preventative maintenance inspections and repairs on company-owned tractors, trailers, refrigerated units, and support equipment.
- Perform preventative maintenance according to applicable OEM, DOT, and Swift 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.
- Perform tire maintenance, including repairs, failure analysis, coding, and identification.
- Read and understand repair manuals and complete tags and repair orders.
- Use and learn diagnostic software for tractors and trailers.
Benefits
- 401(k) company match
- Overtime eligibility
- Medical, dental, vision, disability, supplemental, and life insurance
- Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid time off
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Employee discounts
- Tuition-covered colleges or tuition assistance programs
- Tool and boot purchase program
- Potential quarterly bonus pay based on company performance
- Immediate holiday pay
- Uniforms with laundry service
- Ongoing shop technician web and hands-on training
- Eligibility for shop tuition reimbursement
- Pet insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
