Trailer Mechanic

Saia, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Saia, a leading logistics and transportation company, is seeking a skilled Trailer Mechanic in Houston, Texas. The role involves maintaining and repairing trailers, ensuring their operational efficiency through inspections and diagnostics. With competitive pay ranging from $28.75 to $33.25 per hour and robust benefits, this position offers a great opportunity for growth within a supportive environment committed to employee success.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Great benefits

Qualifications

• 2 years of trailer mechanic experience is preferred.
• Possesses an ASE certification.

Responsibilities

• Services, inspects, and repairs tractor trailers.
• Diagnoses failures and makes repairs on mechanical, electrical, and various systems on trailers.
• Conducts full inspections of trailers to identify any issues.

Skills

Mechanical repair

Electrical systems diagnosis

Hydraulic systems repair

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

Maintains, diagnoses, and repairs trailers used for transporting goods.

Major Tasks and Responsibilities

• Services, inspects, and repairs tractor trailers.
• Diagnoses failures and makes repairs on mechanical, electrical, and various systems on a trailer.
• Uses hydraulic jacks and hoists to gain access to the underside of trailers.
• Conducts full inspections of trailers to identify any issues.
• Tests trailers after repairs to ensure its operating without issues.
• Maintains a detailed record of all service and maintenance activities.
• Repairs defective parts such as brakes, tires, axels, wiring, and hydraulic systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 2 years of trailer mechanic experience.
• Possesses an ASE certification.

Pay Rate: $28.75 - $33.25 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.