Diesel Mechanic

Saia Inc. • Richfield, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Saia is a logistics and transportation company committed to its people, customers, and community, offering opportunities for skill development, advancement, competitive compensation, and benefits. The Diesel Mechanic position involves performing a range of maintenance, repair, and diagnostic tasks on various vehicles and equipment. Saia has been successful for over a century, driven by core values like dignity and respect, a customer-first approach, and safety. With hundreds of terminals across the country, Saia LTL Freight operates across the U.S. and employs thousands of people nationwide, serving Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Canada, and Mexico through its operating service groups: Saia LTL, LinkEx, and Saia Logistics Services. The company is dedicated to providing employees with opportunities to grow and contribute individually and as part of a team. Saia is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Must provide and maintain personal maintenance tools.
• Read, write, communicate and comprehend the English language in order to perform the various tasks of the job, including but not limited to: converse with co-workers and members of the general public; understand oral and written instructions as well as governmental regulations; respond to questions and inquiries from management and government representatives; and accurately review and complete various documents, reports and records required of the position.

Nice To Haves

• 2 years of diesel mechanic experience.
• Proficiency in diagnostic software.

Responsibilities

• Repairs and maintains systems and parts associated with class 6, 7, and 8 powered tractors.
• Diagnoses failures and repairs the vehicle's mechanical, electric, and systems.
• Uses hydraulic jacks to gain access underneath vehicles.
• Assists in the replacements of engines, transmissions, differentials, and springs.
• Troubleshoots the repairs of heavy-duty truck engines, braking, electrical, and exhaust systems.
• Documents and repairs, inspections, and maintenance tasks.
• Collaborates with business partners for training and assistance on complex repairs and tasks.
• Tests vehicles after repairs and maintenance to ensure they're functioning properly.

Benefits

• competitive compensation
• rewarding superior employee performance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees