Trailer Mechanic​/Technician

Trailer Mechanic/Technician

Location:

7470 round pond RD. Syracuse, NY 13212

Pay: $30 - $38/hourly plus OT pay

Shift: Monday - Friday 7:30 am - 4:00pm

Who We Are:

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.

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.

* Perform preventative maintenance on all equipment to appropriate specifications (OEM, DOT, KNX, etc).

* Inspect, analyze, troubleshoot, diagnose and perform minor and/or complex repairs for all equipment.

* Disassemble, repair and re-assemble of Heavy Truck & 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.

* Perform tire maintenance to include: repairs, failure analysis, coding, identification.

* Perform offsite repairs to include all roadside breakdowns as directed by leadership.

* May be required to test drive equipment if certified.

* Maintain a clean and safe work environment.

* 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.

* Must possess demonstrated/proven superior customer service skills.

* Must be able to read and understand repair manuals.

* Must be able to complete/fill tags and repair orders.

* Must be able to use and learn various diagnostic software used on tractor/trailers.

* Must possess excellent computer skills.

* High School or combination of training and/or experience required.

* Drivers license required.

What we offer:

Our Benefits Package includes 401k, Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Supplemental and Life Insurance as well as pet insurance. We also offer an Employee Stock Purchase plan, paid training, wellness programs, Flexible Spending Account, Tuition Assistance Programs (subject to change), Military Leave, and discounts with our vendors.

Volunteer opportunities to support our local communities
- We have an adoration for helping others which is why we have worked hard to establish partnerships with organizations such as Children's Miracle Network and Habitat for Humanity that allow us to give back.

Training, Development & Growth Opportunities - Our success at Swift is driven by our people! Our goal is to provide a supportive environment that promotes growth and advancement. We invest the time to ensure our employees receive the best training, along with all the tools and resources to thrive.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion - A diverse workforce allows us to achieve a dynamic business advantage where we can openly collaborate, thus bringing new ideas to the table that contribute to innovative and effective solutions. Everyone at Swift has a voice and your opinion matters.

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.

Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. The Company does not sponsor employment visas.