Saia Inc.

Overview

Saia is a logistics and transportation company committed to doing things the right way, providing support from day one and offering opportunities for learning and advancement. The Trailer Mechanic position involves maintaining, diagnosing, and repairing trailers used for transporting goods.

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 they are operating without issues.
• Maintains a detailed record of all service and maintenance activities.
• Repairs defective parts such as 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.
• Read, write, communicate and comprehend the English language.

Additional Information

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb for extended periods.
• Frequent lifting, pushing, pulling, or carrying of tools, parts, and equipment up to 100 pounds.
• Regular use of hands and arms for handling tools, reaching overhead, and working in tight spaces.
• Ability to climb on, under, and around large trucks and equipment safely.
• Adequate vision to read gauges, manuals, and perform detailed inspections.
• Adequate hearing to detect equipment sounds, communicate, and follow safety signals.