Entry Level Diesel Maintenance Technician
About The Position
Swift Transportation is hiring an Entry-Level Diesel Maintenance Technician in Columbus, Ohio. This hands-on fleet maintenance role is designed for people beginning a diesel technician career; prior diesel experience is not required. The company provides paid, hands-on training, tools, support, and opportunities to progress into Diesel Technician roles while working alongside experienced technicians and certified trainers. The position offers exposure to OEM equipment and training related to Freightliner, International, Volvo, Cummins, and Detroit Diesel. The posting describes stable employment with a growing transportation company and access to a nationwide maintenance network of more than 700 technicians. The schedule is Tuesday through Saturday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The listed pay is $24–$36 per hour, based on experience, incentives, overtime, and weekend pay opportunities. Benefits and perks include quarterly performance bonuses, overtime opportunities, tool and boot purchase programs, immediate holiday pay eligibility, two weeks of PTO during the first year, medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company benefits, disability and life insurance, health and dependent care FSA, an employee stock purchase plan, tuition assistance, debt-free college opportunities, employee discounts, an employee assistance program, company-provided uniforms with laundry service, and ongoing technical training and career development.
Requirements
- Valid driver's license.
- Ability to pass a comprehensive background check.
- Ability to pass a pre-employment hair drug screening.
- Motivation and willingness to learn and grow; prior diesel experience is not required.
Nice To Haves
- Automotive, lube, tire, or trailer technician experience.
- Equipment operation, farm equipment, or heavy equipment experience.
- Experience as a heavy equipment helper.
- Trade school or vocational program education or attendance.
- Military mechanical experience.
- Experience working on cars, changing oil, repairing equipment, or working with tools.
Responsibilities
- Perform preventive maintenance services on tractors and trailers.
- Change oil, fluids, and filters.
- Conduct safety and maintenance inspections.
- Check brakes, tires, lights, and other vehicle systems.
- Assist experienced technicians with repairs and diagnostics.
- Learn troubleshooting and repair procedures through hands-on training.
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
- Complete work according to company and safety standards.
Benefits
- Paid, hands-on training.
- Quarterly performance bonuses.
- Overtime opportunities.
- Tool Purchase Assistance Program.
- Boot Purchase Program.
- Immediate holiday pay eligibility.
- Two weeks PTO during the first year.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) with company benefits.
- Disability and life insurance.
- Health and dependent care FSA.
- Employee stock purchase plan.
- Tuition assistance programs.
- Debt-free college opportunities.
- Employee discounts.
- Employee assistance program.
- Company-provided uniforms with laundry service.
- Ongoing technical training and career development.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
