Trailer mechanic

Saia Inc.; Olde West Chester (OH); On-site; USD 62,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great benefits

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Saia Inc. is seeking a maintenance technician to repair and overhaul diesel tractors, trailers, and forklifts. You will diagnose failures, perform mechanical and electrical repairs, and operate specialized equipment on a variety of heavy vehicles.

The role emphasizes safety and accurate maintenance records. Pay rate is $29.75–$34.25 per hour, based on experience, with opportunities for growth and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Working knowledge of hand tool repairs on class 6,7, and 8 trucks.

Responsibilities

• Repairs and maintains systems and parts on class 6, 7, and 8 diesel tractors, trailers, and forklifts.
• Diagnose failures and repair mechanical, electrical and other vehicle systems.
• Operate specialized equipment and use hydraulic jacks to access vehicles.
• Troubleshoot heavy truck engines, braking, electrical, cooling and exhaust systems.
• Maintain accurate records of repairs, schedules and parts inventory.
• Follow safety protocols while handling heavy equipment.

Skills

Hand tools 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

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.