Senior Truck & Trailer Mechanic — Lead Diagnostics

Knight Transportation; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(K)

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid Time Off

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Knight Transportation is seeking a skilled maintenance technician to perform preventative maintenance and repairs on tractors, trailers, refrigerated units, and support equipment. The role requires inspecting, diagnosing, and repairing complex systems with a focus on safety and reliability.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years of experience or a vocational diploma, own necessary tools, and demonstrate strong customer service, technical reading, and computer skills to support our growing fleet.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience with on the job training or diploma in vehicle maintenance from vocational or trade school required.
• Must possess the tools required to accomplish the essential job results required.
• High School Diploma or combination of training and/or experience required.
• Drivers license required.
• Must posses superior customer service skills.
• Must be able to read and understand repair manuals, understanding and ability 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.

Responsibilities

• Complete a quality preventative maintenance inspection and repairs on all company owned equipment, to include tractors, trailers, refrigerated units and support equipment.
• Repair or replace standard Internal/external body components including cab, body panels, glass, mirrors, restraints, safety devices, radio, upholstery, telematics and steering/suspension systems to maximize safety of equipment while in use on public roads.
• Inspect, analyze, troubleshoot, diagnose and perform minor and/or complex repairs for all equipment.
• Disassemble, repair and re-assemble of Heavy Truck and Trailer components; including but not limited to; refrigerated units, diesel engines, transmissions, axles and any other components or systems.
• Perform offsite repairs to include minor to mid level roadside breakdowns as directed by leadership and tire maintenance to include: repairs, failure analysis, coding, identification.

Skills

Customer service

Diagnostics & repair knowledge

Reading repair manuals

Computer skills

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma

Diploma in Vehicle Maintenance

Tools

Diagnostic software

Tools required

Job description

Knight Transportation is seeking a skilled maintenance technician to perform preventative maintenance and repairs on tractors, trailers, refrigerated units, and support equipment. The role requires inspecting, diagnosing, and repairing complex systems with a focus on safety and reliability.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years of experience or a vocational diploma, own necessary tools, and demonstrate strong customer service, technical reading, and computer skills to support our growing fleet.