Swift Transportation

Entry Level Diesel Maintenance Technician

Swift Transportation  •  $24 - $36/hr  •  Columbus, OH (Onsite)  •  4 hours ago
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Job Description

Entry-Level Diesel Maintenance Technician

📍 Columbus, OH | 4141 Park West, Columbus, OH 43228

💲 $24-$36/hour (Based on experience, incentives, overtime, and weekend pay opportunities)

🕒 Tuesday- Saturday | 7:00 AM-3:30 PM

Start Your Career as a Diesel Technician

Are you mechanically inclined and looking for a hands-on career with long-term growth opportunities?

We're hiring Entry-Level Diesel Maintenance Technicians to join one of the nation's largest transportation fleets. No diesel experience is required. We'll provide the training, tools, and support you need to build a successful career in fleet maintenance.

Whether you have experience working on cars, changing oil, repairing equipment, attending a trade school, or simply enjoy working with tools, we want to hear from you.

What You'll Gain

✅ Paid, hands-on training with industry-leading equipment

✅ Career growth opportunities into Diesel Technician roles

✅ Work alongside experienced technicians and certified trainers

✅ Stable employment with a growing transportation company

✅ Access to one of the largest maintenance networks in the industry with over 700 technicians nationwide

OEM Training Opportunities

You'll gain experience working with:

  • Freightliner
  • International
  • Volvo
  • Cummins
  • Detroit Diesel

Benefits & Perks

  • Quarterly Performance Bonuses
  • Overtime Opportunities
  • Tool Purchase Assistance Program
  • Boot Purchase Program
  • Immediate Holiday Pay Eligibility
  • Two Weeks PTO During Your First Year
  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) with Company Benefits
  • Disability and Life Insurance
  • Health & Dependent Care FSA
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Tuition Assistance Programs
  • Debt-Free College Opportunities
  • Employee Discounts
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Company-Provided Uniforms with Laundry Service
  • Ongoing Technical Training & Career Development

What You'll Do

As an Entry-Level Diesel Mechanic, you'll learn the fundamentals of fleet maintenance while helping keep our trucks and trailers safe and reliable.

Responsibilities

  • Perform preventive maintenance services on tractors and trailers
  • Change oil, fluids, and filters
  • Conduct safety and maintenance inspections
  • Check brakes, tires, lights, and other vehicle systems
  • Assist experienced technicians with repairs and diagnostics
  • Learn troubleshooting and repair procedures through hands-on training
  • Maintain a clean and safe work environment
  • Complete work according to company and safety standards

What We're Looking For

Minimum Qualifications

  • Valid Driver's License
  • Ability to pass a comprehensive background check
  • Ability to pass a pre-employment hair drug screening

Helpful Experience (Not Required)

We encourage applicants from backgrounds such as:

  • Automotive Technician
  • Lube Technician
  • Tire Technician
  • Trailer Technician
  • Equipment Operator
  • Farm Equipment Mechanic
  • Heavy Equipment Helper
  • Trade School Graduate
  • Vocational Program Student
  • Military Mechanical Experience

No diesel experience? No problem. We are looking for motivated individuals who are eager to learn and grow.

Build a Long-Term Career

This is more than a job. It's an opportunity to develop valuable technical skills, receive industry-leading training, and build a career with a company that invests in its people.

Apply today and start your journey toward becoming a Diesel Technician.

Apply Here:

https://knxtrans.jdxpert.com/ShowJob.aspx-EntityID=2&id=6858

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.

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Swift Transportation

About Swift Transportation

Swift Transportation is the largest full-truckload motor carrier in North America. Based in Phoenix, Arizona, the Swift terminal network includes over thirty full-service facilities in the United States and Mexico. Swift provides a full line of service solutions, including linehaul, flatbed, intermodal, refrigerated, dedicated and logistics management. Swift also offers careers in operations, finance, account management, shop mechanics, human resources, payroll, and many more. Swift offers more than just a career - Swift is family.

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Industry
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Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Phoenix, Arizona
Year Founded
1966
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