Trailer Technician - Diagnostics, Inspections & Repairs

Saia LTL Freight; Buford (GA); On-site; USD 41,121 - 47,182; Full time

Job summary

Saia is seeking a trailer mechanic to maintain, diagnose and repair trailers used for transporting goods. The role involves servicing, inspecting, and repairing tractor-trailers, diagnosing failures in mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems, using hydraulic jacks, conducting full inspections, and testing after repairs while keeping detailed maintenance records.

Required: high school diploma or GED, legal to work in the United States, and the ability to provide and maintain personal tools;

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• 2 years of trailer mechanic experience preferred.
• Proficiency with diagnostic software is preferred.
• Read, write, and communicate in English to perform tasks and review documents.

Responsibilities

• Maintains, diagnoses, and repairs trailers used for transporting goods.
• Services, inspects, and repairs tractor-trailers.
• Diagnoses failures and repairs mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
• Uses hydraulic jacks and hoists; conducts full trailer inspections.
• Tests trailers after repairs and keeps detailed maintenance records.

Skills

Trailer mechanic experience

Diagnostic software proficiency

English language proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Diagnostic software

Job description

Saia is seeking a trailer mechanic to maintain, diagnose and repair trailers used for transporting goods. The role involves servicing, inspecting, and repairing tractor-trailers, diagnosing failures in mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems, using hydraulic jacks, conducting full inspections, and testing after repairs while keeping detailed maintenance records.

Required: high school diploma or GED, legal to work in the United States, and the ability to provide and maintain personal tools;