Trailer Mechanic

Saia Inc. • Burr Ridge, IL

19d • $33 - $38

About The Position

Saia is a logistics and transportation company that emphasizes support, learning, career advancement, competitive compensation, and benefits. The Trailer Mechanic maintains, diagnoses, and repairs trailers used to transport goods. The position services, inspects, and repairs tractor-trailers, diagnoses mechanical, electrical, and other trailer-system failures, and tests trailers after repairs. The mechanic also records service and maintenance activities and repairs defective components, including brakes, tires, axles, wiring, and hydraulic systems.

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.
• Must be able to read, write, communicate, and comprehend English to perform job tasks, communicate with coworkers and the public, understand instructions and regulations, respond to inquiries, and complete required documents and records.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of trailer mechanic experience.
• Proficiency in diagnostic software.

Responsibilities

• Service, inspect, and repair tractor-trailers.
• Diagnose failures and repair mechanical, electrical, and other trailer systems.
• Use hydraulic jacks and hoists to access the underside of trailers.
• Conduct full trailer inspections to identify issues.
• Test trailers after repairs to ensure they operate without issues.
• Maintain detailed records of service and maintenance activities.
• Repair defective parts, including brakes, tires, axles, wiring, and hydraulic systems.

Benefits

• The company describes its compensation and benefits as competitive and says it is committed to rewarding superior employee performance. No specific benefits are listed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED