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Saia, Inc Trailer Mechanic in Houston, Texas
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 Summary
Maintains, diagnoses, and repairs trailers used for transporting goods.
Major Tasks and Responsibilities
Services, inspects, and repairs tractor trailers.
Diagnoses failures and makes repairs on mechanical, electrical, and various systems on a trailer.
Uses hydraulic jacks and hoists to gain access to the underside of trailers.
Conducts full inspections of trailers to identify any issues.
Tests trailers after repairs to ensure its operating without issues.
Maintains a detailed record of all service and maintenance activities.
Repairs defective parts such as brakes, tires, axels, wiring, and hydraulic systems.
Preferred Qualifications
High school diploma or GED.
2 years of trailer mechanic experience.
Possesses an ASE certification.
Pay Rate: 29.75 - 34.25 per hour, based on experience
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.
Make Your Move
At 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.