Mechanic - Master

Knight Transportation • Atlanta, GA

21d • Onsite

About The Position

Work with the Industry Leader! This role involves completing quality preventative maintenance inspections and repairs on all company-owned equipment, including tractors, trailers, refrigerated units, and support equipment. The position may involve lead mechanic duties and requires assisting shop personnel to foster a learning environment. Responsibilities include performing preventative maintenance, inspecting, analyzing, troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing heavy truck and trailer components, and potentially performing tire maintenance and test driving equipment if certified. Maintaining a clean and safe work environment is essential. The role may also involve providing daily oversight and guidance to assigned mechanics to ensure productivity and quality goals are met, while proactively working to assist others in achieving organizational objectives.

Requirements

• 5+ years' related experience and/or training required.
• High School or combination of training and/or experience required.
• Drivers license required.
• High School Diploma or equivalent 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.
• Must possess excellent computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Complete a quality preventative maintenance inspection and repairs on all company owned equipment, to include tractors, trailers, refrigerated units and support equipment.
• May perform lead mechanic duties.
• Perform preventative maintenance on all equipment to appropriate specifications (OEM, DOT, company, etc.).
• Inspect, analyze, troubleshoot, diagnose and perform minor and/or complex repairs for all equipment.
• Disassemble, repair and re-assemble of Heavy Truck and Trailer components; including but not limited to; refrigerated units, diesel engines, transmissions, axles and any other components or systems.
• Assist any shop personnel as needed to create a cohesive and well-rounded shop environment centered around learning.
• May perform tire maintenance to include repairs, failure analysis, coding and identification.
• May be required to test drive equipment if certified.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• May provide daily oversight to assigned mechanics to ensure productivity and quality goals are achieved.
• May provide guidance to mechanics related to diagnostics and repair processes/procedures.
• Proactively work to assist others in achieving the organization's objectives.

Benefits

• Competitive starting salary commensurate with experience and geographic location.
• Potential bonus pay based on company performance.
• Opportunities to volunteer and give back to local communities.
• 401(K)
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Supplemental and Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

What This Job Offers

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