Mechanic - Senior

Knight Transportation • Olive Branch, MS

17d • $24 - $33

About The Position

The Senior Mechanic performs preventative maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs on company-owned tractors, trailers, refrigerated units, and support equipment. The role may include lead mechanic duties, oversight and guidance of other mechanics, and offsite repairs for minor to mid-level roadside breakdowns. Equipment must meet company, OEM, and DOT specifications. A certified mechanic may be required to test-drive equipment.

The job requires physical strength, dexterity, and endurance, including standing for long periods; bending, crawling, climbing, and reaching; lifting heavy objects up to 100 pounds or more depending on the job; repetitive hand and arm motions; and working in tight spaces. Mechanics must maintain a clean and safe work environment and help others achieve organizational objectives.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience with on-the-job training, or a vehicle-maintenance diploma from a vocational or trade school.
• High school diploma or a combination of training and experience.
• Must possess the tools required to perform the essential job results.
• Valid driver's license.
• 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.
• Must be physically capable of standing for long periods, bending, crawling, climbing, reaching, lifting heavy objects up to 100 pounds or more depending on the job, performing repetitive motions with the hands and arms, and working in tight spaces.

Responsibilities

• Complete quality preventative maintenance inspections and repairs on company-owned tractors, trailers, refrigerated units, and support equipment.
• Perform inspections to identify damaged or faulty internal and external components and conduct preventative maintenance according to company, OEM, DOT, and other applicable specifications.
• Repair or replace body and other components, including cab components, body panels, glass, mirrors, restraints, safety devices, radios, upholstery, telematics, and steering and suspension systems.
• 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, and axles.
• Perform offsite repairs, including minor to mid-level roadside breakdowns as directed by leadership.
• Perform tire maintenance, including repairs, failure analysis, coding, and identification.
• Test-drive equipment when certified.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• May provide daily oversight to assigned mechanics to support productivity and quality goals.
• May guide mechanics on diagnostic and repair processes and procedures.
• Proactively assist others in achieving organizational 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: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED