Diesel Mechanic

20 Saia Motor Freight Line LLC; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Saia LTL Freight in Richmond, VA seeks a skilled heavy-duty diesel mechanic to maintain and repair a fleet of class 6–8 trucks. You’ll diagnose, repair, and test systems, and collaborate with teams to ensure safe operations.

Required: HS diploma or GED, authorization to work in the U.S., and tools you will use. Experience with diesel engines and diagnostics is preferred; we offer competitive pay and benefits to support your career growth.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Must provide and maintain personal maintenance tools.
• Read, write and understand English to perform tasks and review documents.

Responsibilities

• Repairs and maintains systems on class 6, 7, 8 tractors.
• Diagnoses failures and repairs mechanical, electrical, and diesel systems.
• Uses hydraulic jacks to access components under trucks.
• Assists in replacing engines, transmissions, differentials, and springs.
• Troubleshoots engine, braking, electrical, and exhaust issues.
• Documents all repairs, inspections, and maintenance tasks.
• Collaborates with partners for training and guidance on complex repairs.
• Tests vehicles after service to ensure proper operation.

Skills

Diesel mechanic experience

Diagnostic software proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

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

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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Must provide and maintain personal maintenance tools.
• Read, write, communicate and comprehend the English language in order to perform the various tasks of the job, including but not limited to: converse with co-workers and members of the general public; understand oral and written instructions as well as governmental regulations; respond to questions and inquiries from management and government representatives; and accurately review and complete various documents, reports and records required of the position.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Work Conditions and Physical Demands

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb for extended periods. Frequent lifting, pushing, pulling, or carrying of tools, parts, and equipment up to 100 pounds. Regular use of hands and arms for handling tools, reaching overhead, and working in tight spaces. Ability to climb on, under, and around large trucks and equipment safely. Adequate vision (with or without correction) to read gauges, manuals, and perform detailed inspections. Adequate hearing (with or without aids) to detect equipment sounds, communicate, and follow safety signals.

Pay Rate

$31.85 - $36.40 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

About Us

With headquarters in Georgia, Saia LTL Freight operates across the U.S. and employs thousands of people nationwide. Through our network of partners, we serve the balance of the U.S. including Alaska and Hawaii, plus Puerto Rico, Canada and Mexico. Through our three operating service groups-Saia LTL, LinkEx, and Saia Logistics Services-we provide complete transportation and logistics solutions. As a company, Saia is dedicated to providing every employee the opportunity and environment to continue to grow and contribute, individually and as part of a team.