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Mechanic - Master

Knight Transportation
  • Atlanta, GA
  • $25–$35 Per Hour
30+ days ago

Job Description

Work with the Industry Leader!

Pay Range: $25.00 - $35.00 Hourly

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), and performing repetitive motions with their hands and arms, often while working in tight spaces. This job requires good overall strength dexterity and endurance.

Job Responsibilities: What you will do

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.

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Qualifications: What you need to bring

  • 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.
  • Must possess excellent computer skills.

Pay Range: $25.00 - $35.00 Hourly

What we offer:

  • 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.
  • Comprehensive Benefits Package which includes:
  • 401(K)
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Supplemental and Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan

The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, military status, disability, genetic information or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.

Numbers & Facts

LocationAtlanta, GA
IndustryTravel, Transportation and Tourism
Salary$25–$35 Per Hour
Company Size2,500 to 4,999 employees
Websitehttp://www.knighttrans.com/

About Company

Knight Transportation is a provider of multiple truckload transportation services, which involve the movement of full trailer or container loads of freight from origin to destination for a single customer. We use our nationwide network of service centers, one of the country’s largest company-owned tractor fleets, as well as access to the fleets of thousands of third-party equipment providers, to provide truckload capacity and a broad range of solutions to truckload shippers. Our services include dry van truckload, temperature-controlled truckload, and dedicated truckload services, drayage services between ocean ports or rail ramps and shipping docks, rail intermodal services, and truckload freight brokerage services. As a result of the expanse of our network we are able to transport, or arrange for the transportation of, general commodities for customers throughout the United States and parts of Canada and Mexico.

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