Trailer mechanic
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Job overview
Saia LTL is hiring a Trailer mechanic. The Trailer Mechanic collaborates with business partners to learn skills required to maintain, repair, and overhaul trailers and equipment. This role involves diagnosing failures, making repairs on mechanical, electrical, and other vehicle systems, and operating specialized equipment. The mechanic will also assist in maintaining accurate records and following safety protocols.
Key focus areas include Repair and maintain systems and parts associated with class 6,7, and 8 diesel-powered tractors, trailers, and forklifts, Diagnosis failures and makes repairs on mechanical, electrical, and other vehicles, and Operate and use specialized equipment.
Important skills include Maintain Trailers, Repair Trailers, Overhaul Trailers, Maintain Equipment, Repair Equipment, and Overhaul Equipment. Preferred (not required): Working Knowledge Of Hand Tool Repairs On Class 6,7, And 8 Trucks.
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Full job description
Ready To Go Further?
Saia is a different kind of logistics and transportation company. We do things the right way. You‘ll see it in our commitment to our people, customers, and community. You‘ll feel it in the support you get on day one – from leadership and from your team. A job with Saia is packed with opportunity – from learning new skills and advancing to competitive compensation and great benefits. It's all here and it’s exactly what going further is all about.
Position Summary
Collaborates with business partners to learn skills required to maintain, repair, and overhaul trailers and equipment.
Major Tasks and Responsibilities
- Repairs and maintains systems and parts associated with class 6,7, and 8 diesel-powered tractors, trailers, and forklifts.
- Diagnosis failures and makes repairs on mechanical, electrical, and other vehicles.
- Operates and uses specialized equipment
- Uses hydraulic jacks to lift heavy trucks and cars to perform maintenance work underneath the vehicles.
- Troubleshoots and repairs heavy truck engines, braking, electrical, cooling, and exhausting systems.
- Assists in maintaining accurate records of repairs, schedules, and parts inventory.
- Follows safety protocols and procedures when handling heavy equipment.
Preferred Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED.
- Working knowledge of hand tool repairs on class 6,7, and 8 trucks.
Pay Rate: 29.75 - 34.25 per hour, based on experience
Benefits
At Saia, your success is our success! That’s why we work hard to provide you with what you need to build an awesome career. We are committed to rewarding superior employee performance so that when you work hard, your achievements won’t go unnoticed.
Make Your Move
At Saia, our people are the reason we’ve been successful for over a century in the industry. Together, we’ve created a positive culture that’s driven by our core values – like dignity and respect, a customer-first approach, safety and more. With hundreds of terminals across the country and growing, we’re always looking for more collaborative and motivated individuals to join our team. So, if you’re ready to put your career on a solid path, let’s go further.
Saia is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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