Diesel Mechanic

Job Description

Position at Swift Transportation. Hiring immediately! Now hiring Diesel Mechanics/Technicians.

301 Airport Dr NW, Albuquerque, NM 87121

$22.00 - $33.00

Monday-Friday, 8AM-4:30PM

• Valid Driver’s License
• Comprehensive background check
• Pre-employment hair test / drug screening

• 401(k) company match
• Overtime eligible
• Medical, dental, vision, disability, supplemental and life insurance; health and dependent FSA
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Employee discounts
• Tuition-covered colleges or tuition assistance programs
• Tool / boot purchase program
• Potential quarterly bonus pay based on company performance
• Immediate holiday pay
• Uniforms with laundry service
• Continual shop technician web / hands‑on training
• Eligible for shop tuition reimbursement
• Pet insurance

Swift Transportation has been an industry leader for many years with a profound history dating back to the 1960s. Swift is the largest truckload carrier in America with various locations throughout the nation that allow our drivers, shop employees, and office staff to cultivate strong connections. We are a company that is passionate about continual learning and improvement, which in turn, allows for a diverse amount of advancement and growth opportunities.

We place a strong emphasis on culture because we strongly believe that it is a key contributor in achieving overall results here at Swift.

Complete a quality preventative maintenance inspection and repairs on all company-owned equipment, to include tractors, trailers, refrigerated units and support equipment.

• Perform preventative maintenance on all equipment to appropriate specifications (OEM, DOT, Swift, etc.).
• Inspect, analyze, troubleshoot, diagnose and perform minor and/or complex repairs for all equipment.
• Disassemble, repair and re‑assemble heavy truck & trailer components, including but not limited to refrigerated units, diesel engines, transmissions, axles and any other components or systems.
• Perform tire maintenance to include repairs, failure analysis, coding, identification.

• 2+ years’ experience with on-the-job training or a diploma in vehicle maintenance from a vocational or trade school required.
• Must possess the tools required to accomplish the essential job results required.
• Demonstrated/proven superior customer service skills.
• Ability to read and understand repair manuals, and to complete/fill tags and repair orders.
• Ability to use and learn various diagnostic software used on tractor/trailers.