Diesel Mechanic

Saia Inc.; Portland (OR); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading logistics company as a Diesel Mechanic in Portland, where you'll perform maintenance and repairs on heavy-duty trucks. This position offers competitive pay, great benefits, and opportunities for career advancement. If you have a high school diploma and experience in diesel mechanics, we want you on our team.

Qualifications

• 2 years of diesel mechanic experience preferred.
• Proficiency in diagnostic software.

Responsibilities

• Repairs and maintains systems and parts associated with class 6, 7, and 8 powered tractors.
• Diagnoses failures and repairs mechanical, electrical, and systems.
• Tests vehicles after repairs and maintenance to ensure functionality.

Skills

Proficiency in diagnostic software

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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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

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

Performs a range of maintenance, repair, and diagnostic tasks on various vehicles and equipment.

Major Tasks And Responsibilities

• Repairs and maintains systems and parts associated with class 6, 7, and 8 powered tractors.
• Diagnoses failures and repairs the vehicle's mechanical, electric, and systems.
• Uses hydraulic jacks to gain access underneath vehicles.
• Assists in the replacements of engines, transmissions, differentials, and springs.
• Troubleshoots the repairs of heavy-duty truck engines, braking, electrical, and exhaust systems.
• Documents and repairs, inspections, and maintenance tasks.
• Collaborates with business partners for training and assistance on complex repairs and tasks.
• Tests vehicles after repairs and maintenance to ensure they're functioning properly.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 2 years of diesel mechanic experience.
• Proficiency in diagnostic software.
  
  

Pay Rate: 35.25 - 40.50 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Truck Transportation

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