Entry Level Diesel Maintenance Technician

Swift Transportation; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 33,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Ongoing Technical Training & Career 6

Job summary

Swift Transportation Company in Columbus, OH is hiring an Entry-Level Diesel Maintenance Technician. The role offers paid hands-on training, exposure to top OEM equipment, and a clear path to senior diesel technician positions.

No diesel experience is required; you’ll work on a large maintenance network with experienced technicians and trainers, earning a competitive hourly wage with overtime and weekend pay opportunities.

Qualifications

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

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

Skills

Valid Driver's License

Background Check

Pre‑employment Hair Drug Screening

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

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.

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.