Entry Level Diesel Mechanic
About The Position
Swift Transportation is hiring an Entry Level Diesel Mechanic at its Moberly, Missouri location. The mechanic performs preventative maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, diagnosis, and repairs on company-owned tractors, trailers, refrigerated units, and support equipment, following applicable OEM, DOT, and company specifications. The role includes working on heavy truck and trailer components and systems, including refrigerated units, diesel engines, transmissions, and axles. The schedule is Wednesday through Saturday, with an alternate Thursday-through-Saturday 4-3-3-4 schedule, from 5:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Pay is $23–$28, depending on experience. The position involves physically demanding work, including prolonged standing, bending, crawling, climbing, reaching, lifting heavy objects, and repetitive hand and arm movements, sometimes in tight spaces.
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 experience.
- Valid driver's license.
- Must possess the tools required to accomplish the essential job results.
- 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.
- Physical ability to stand for long periods; bend, crawl, climb, reach, and lift heavy objects up to 100 pounds or more depending on the job; and perform repetitive hand and arm motions, often in tight spaces.
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 equipment repairs.
- 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.
Benefits
- Competitive starting salary commensurate with experience and geographic location.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
