Shop Foreman at Swift Transportation
Decatur, GA
About the Job
Hiring Immediately!
Now Hiring Lead Mechanic
Pay: 28.00-$35.00 Depending on experience
Now Hiring Lead Mechanic
Pay: 28.00-$35.00 Depending on experience
Shift: Tuesday to Saturday 6am to 3:30pm
What we offer our Lead Mechanics:
Comprehensive Benefits Package which includes:
- 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 w/ laundry service
- Continual shop technician web/ hands-on training
- Eligible for Shop Tuition Reimbursement
- Pet Insurance
Accelerate your Career!
When you join the Swift Team, you have a powerful force of experienced Diesel Technicians, Leaders, and Trainers behind you. One that always has your back. We’re one of the biggest fleets on the road and we make our presence known, with more than 13,000 trucks, 60,000 trailers, 12,000 company drivers, and over 700 Fleet Technicians. We’re dedicated to those who keep our trucks moving and we need skilled Diesel Mechanics to be the backbone of our fleet. Join a team that provides hands-on OEM training with manufacturers such as Freightliner, International, Volvo, Cummins, and Detroit. Our Fleet Mechanics enjoy continual opportunities for growth and career advancement.
Job Responsibilities: What you will do as a Lead Mechanic
The Lead Mechanic (LM) will manage shop workflow to include scheduling, planning & assigning work within their team, while ensuring quality repairs and maintenance in a high-performance environment. Complete a quality preventative maintenance inspection and repairs on all company owned equipment, to include tractors, trailers, refrigerated units and support equipment.
The Lead Mechanic (LM) will manage shop workflow to include scheduling, planning & assigning work within their team, while ensuring quality repairs and maintenance in a high-performance environment. Complete a quality preventative maintenance inspection and repairs on all company owned equipment, to include tractors, trailers, refrigerated units and support equipment.
- Assists mechanics and provide guidance in diagnostics and repair procedures.
- Perform routine quality assurance inspections.
- Perform preventative maintenance on all equipment to appropriate specifications (OEM, DOT, Swift, ect).
- Inspect, analyze, troubleshoot, diagnose and perform repairs for Heavy Duty Truck Tractors, Trucks and Trailers.
Qualifications: What you need to bring
- 5+ years' related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
- High School or combination of training and/or experience required.
- Completion of related technician certification program preferred.
- Drivers license required.
- Demonstrated/proven superior customer service skills.
- Ability to read and understand repair manuals, understanding and ability to complete/fill tags and repair orders.
- Ability to use and learn various diagnostic software used on tractor/trailers.
- Must possess excellent computer skills.
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.