Mechanic - Senior
About the role
Work with the Industry Leader! As the most profitable and fastest growing truckload carrier, we are driven to innovate the transportation industry. Knight is a career destination for passionate and talented people seeking growth and opportunity with an industry leader. What do we live by? The answer is simple…OUR PEOPLE! Knight Transportation is powered by people. We are committed to a culture of high expectations and exceptional performance. At Knight, we hire good teammates who share our values, unselfishly take personal accountability for results, and bring innovative ideas to the table. Our people are passionate about continual learning, display honesty and mutual respect, and give their best every day. Join our Knight Family as we offer results-driven people a place to make a difference in a stable and maturing industry.
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 inspections to identify damaged or faulty Internal/external components to meet company, OEM and DOT specifications as well as preventative maintenance on all equipment to appropriate specifications (OEM, DOT, KNX, etc).
- Repair or replace standard Internal/external body components including cab, body panels, glass, mirrors, restraints, safety devices, radio, upholstery, telematics and steering/suspension systems to maximize safety of equipment while in use on public roads.
- Inspect, analyze, troubleshoot, diagnose and perform minor and/or complex