Interested in a career as a Diesel Technician after attending trade school, but short on experience? Don’t miss this great opportunity to join one of the most successful LTL carriers in the U.S! Working for Saia means the opportunity to partner with a successful company and enjoy stability and security for you and your family.
If you are looking for an amazing opportunity with a growing company, great benefits and competitive salary, apply today!
Job Responsibilities
- As a Diesel Technician Trainee, you will get on the job training by making repairs and maintaining systems and parts associated with class 6, 7, & 8 diesel-powered tractors, dry van type trailers and propane powered forklift.
- You will learn how to diagnoses failures and make repairs on mechanical, electrical, or other various systems on a vehicle.
Additional responsibilities:
- May discuss the nature of the difficulty with the driver(s)
- Moves, operates, lifts, stores, and uses specialized equipment, including personal and company hand and power tools, shop machines, and welders, and measuring devices to perform inspections, adjustments, repair or maintenance work
- Uses hydraulic jacks or hoist to gain access to the underside of the unit and to aid in the removal or replacement of assemblies such as engines, transmissions, differentials, springs, etc.
- Uses of electronic diagnostic tools and computer software to assist in the troubleshooting and repair of heavy duty truck engine, braking, electrical, and cooling and exhaust systems
Preferred Qualifications
- Mechanical experience from a trade school or vocational school
- Previous employment in a maintenance related field
- Training in the use of PC’s, diagnostic software and computerized tools for
- Troubleshooting electronic controlled engine transmission and brake systems
- Owns basic hand tools to repair class 6, 7, & 8 trucks with diesel engines
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.
We are proud to offer the following benefits:
- Health Insurance with Medical, Rx & Vision
- Dental Insurance
- Free Life Insurance
- Free Short-term Disability
- 401(k) with immediate vesting & company match
- Immediate eligibility for Holiday Pay
- Paid Vacation days and Personal/Sick Days
- Employee Stock Purchase plan
- Credit Union
Our Mission
At Saia Inc., success comes down to taking care of the people who matter most – our customers, our employees and our shareholders. The rest will take care of itself.
“Provide best-in-class service – as defined by our customers – through quality processes in an environment that respects employees, advocates safety, recognizes excellence, and builds shareholder value.”
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $28.25 – $30.50 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- diesel mechanic: 1 year (Preferred)
- electronic brake system: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location:
- One location
Work Remotely:
Source: Indeed.com
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