Utility Technician

Friendsofkerhonkson; Chester (VA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Saia in Chester, VA seeks a Maintenance Helper to support daily fleet operations, assist mechanics, and keep vehicles clean and ready for service.

Responsibilities include loading, washing, and prepping equipment, operating a company truck to fetch supplies, stripping decals from older trucks, and ensuring safety protocols are followed. A high school diploma or GED is preferred with basic tools knowledge.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Basic knowledge of tools and equipment maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Assists mechanics with minor service maintenance and repairs.
• Cleans and washes fleet vehicles.
• Strips off decals and equipment off old trucks and trailers.
• Operates a company truck to pick up supplies.
• Monitors and replenish supplies in common areas.
• Sets up and breaks down equipment and workspaces for events or operations.
• Follows safety protocols and reports issues or concerns to business partners.

Skills

Basic tools knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Tools & equipment maintenance

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 SummarySupports the daily operations of the facility by ensuring cleanliness, maintaining equipment, and assisting in various tasks.Major Tasks and ResponsibilitiesAssists mechanics with minor service maintenance and repairs.Cleans and washes fleet vehicles.Strips off decals and equipment off old trucks and trailers.Operates a company truck to pick up supplies.Monitors and replenish supplies in common areas.Sets up and breaks down equipment and workspaces for events or operations.Follows safety protocols and reports issues or concerns to business partners.Preferred QualificationsHigh school diploma or GED.Basic knowledge of tools and equipment maintenance.Pay Rate: $21.25 - $24.45 per hour, based on experienceBenefitsAt 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 MoveAt 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.