Lead Mechanic

Swift Transportation•Oklahoma City, OK

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Swift Transportation has been an Industry leader for many years with a profound history dating back to the 1960s. Swift is the largest truckload carrier in America with various locations throughout the nation that allow our drivers, shop employees, and office staff to cultivate strong connections. We are a company that is passionate about continual learning and improvement which in turn, allows for a diverse amount of advancement and growth opportunities. We place a strong emphasis on culture because we strongly believe that it is a key contributor in achieving overall results here at Swift. The Lead Mechanic (LM) will manage shop workflow to include scheduling, planning & assigning work within their team, while ensuring quality repairs and maintenance in a high-performance environment. Complete a quality preventative maintenance inspection and repairs on all company owned equipment, to include tractors, trailers, refrigerated units and support equipment. Assists mechanics and provide guidance in diagnostics and repair procedures. Perform routine quality assurance inspections. Perform preventative maintenance on all equipment to appropriate specifications (OEM, DOT, Swift, ect). Inspect, analyze, troubleshoot, diagnose and perform repairs for Heavy Duty Truck Tractors, Trucks and Trailers.

Requirements

Valid Drivers License
Pre-employment Hair drug screening
Criminal background check
5+ years' related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience 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.

Responsibilities

Manage shop workflow to include scheduling, planning & assigning work within their team, while ensuring quality repairs and maintenance in a high-performance environment.
Complete a quality preventative maintenance inspection and repairs on all company owned equipment, to include tractors, trailers, refrigerated units and support equipment.
Assists mechanics and provide guidance in diagnostics and repair procedures.
Perform routine quality assurance inspections.
Perform preventative maintenance on all equipment to appropriate specifications (OEM, DOT, Swift, ect).
Inspect, analyze, troubleshoot, diagnose and perform repairs for Heavy Duty Truck Tractors, Trucks and Trailers.

Benefits

Tool / Boot Purchase Program
Overtime Rate Eligible
Paid Time Off
Quarterly Bonus (Potential quarterly bonus pay based on company performance.)
401(K)
Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Supplemental and Life Insurance, Health and Dependent FSA
Continual shop technician web/ hands-on training
Tuition Assistance Programs
Immediate holiday pay
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Employee Discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Uniforms w/ laundry service
pet insurance
paid training
wellness programs
Flexible Spending Account
Tuition Assistance Programs (subject to change)
Military Leave