What are the responsibilities and job description for the Trailer Mechanic position at Knight Transportation?
Description
Knight Transportation is Hiring!
Knight Transportation is looking for Trailer Mechanics to join our team in Lakeland, FL. If you are hardworking and ready to make a difference, we want to hear from you!
We offer steady work, quarterly bonus and overtime opportunities, 401K matching, and more!
What We Offer
As part of the most profitable and fastest growing truckload carrier Knight-Swift Transportation, we are driven to innovate the maintenance industry, and this is our chance to do that! We are a career destination for passionate and talented individuals that can complement the team environment we have built.
So, what do we live by? The answer is simple…OUR PEOPLE! Knight & Iron maintenance are powered by motivated people. They are passionate about continuous development. They display honesty, provide mutual respect, and unselfishly take personal accountability for results. At Knight, we hire great teammates who share our values and culture. Therefore, we are committed to a culture of high expectations and exceptional performance.
Our interview process typically includes a phone interview, an in-person interview, mechanic or technician assessment, background check and a hair drug screen.
Our company is an equal employment opportunity employer and prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.
The company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee based on 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.
We look forward to you joining our team!
Knight Transportation is Hiring!
Knight Transportation is looking for Trailer Mechanics to join our team in Lakeland, FL. If you are hardworking and ready to make a difference, we want to hear from you!
We offer steady work, quarterly bonus and overtime opportunities, 401K matching, and more!
What We Offer
- Pay Range: $22 - $30 hourly
- Overtime Pay and Quarterly Bonuses (up to 4 times a year)
- On-The-Job Paid Training
- 80 hours of Paid Time Off in your first year
- Uniforms provided with laundry service
- Free life Insurance & 401K with Company Matching
- Discounted Stock Purchase Plan
- Employee Discounts on Various Products and Services
- Monday - Friday
- Shop Hours: 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM (1-Hour Lunch)
- Annual Merit Review
- Direct Deposit, Paid Every 2 Weeks
- Paid Holidays
- Medical, Dental, Vision, & Disability Insurance
- Supplemental & Life Insurance
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- High School or equivalent
- Experience with on-the-job training or diploma in vehicle maintenance from vocational or trade school required.
- Valid driver’s license required
- Possess customer service & computer skills.
- Ability to read & understand repair manuals
- Ability to multitask & work as a team
- Must possess the tools required to accomplish the essential job results required.
- Must be able to pass pre-employment Drug test and background Check
- Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on equipment including but not limited to tires, electrical, and brakes and suspension.
- Inspect, analyze, troubleshoot, diagnose & perform minor to complex repairs.
- Repair heavy truck (semi-class 8) & trailer.
- Experience driving tractor/trailers a plus, but not required.
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
- Maintain a positive & proactive work environment.
As part of the most profitable and fastest growing truckload carrier Knight-Swift Transportation, we are driven to innovate the maintenance industry, and this is our chance to do that! We are a career destination for passionate and talented individuals that can complement the team environment we have built.
So, what do we live by? The answer is simple…OUR PEOPLE! Knight & Iron maintenance are powered by motivated people. They are passionate about continuous development. They display honesty, provide mutual respect, and unselfishly take personal accountability for results. At Knight, we hire great teammates who share our values and culture. Therefore, we are committed to a culture of high expectations and exceptional performance.
Our interview process typically includes a phone interview, an in-person interview, mechanic or technician assessment, background check and a hair drug screen.
Our company is an equal employment opportunity employer and prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.
The company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee based on 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.
We look forward to you joining our team!
Salary : $22 - $30
