Lead Diesel Mechanic
Job ID JR2251-2024 Job Location Ellenwood, Georgia Date posted 03/11/2024Is your career taking you where you want to go?
When it began in 1924, Saia LTL Freight covered a two-state area: Louisiana and Texas. Today, Saia is one of the most successful carriers in the U.S., providing nationwide less-than-truckload (LTL), non-asset truckload, and third-party logistics services. Headquartered in Johns Creek, Georgia, Saia is a fast growing company offering industry leading benefits and opportunities to inspire every member of our team. With over 12,000 employees dedicated to their jobs and our customers, you may discover your own career path at Saia.
Job Responsibilities
As a Lead Diesel Technician you will perform hands on supervision of shop staff consisting of trailer and diesel mechanics.
Other responsibilities include:
Instructs mechanics in proper diagnosis of failures and correct repair practices
Maintains a local terminal's domiciled fleet of trailers and dollies
Inputs data into computer database for parts and work orders generated in shop
Performs inspections, service, and repairs on dry van trailers
Moves, operates, lifts, stores, and uses specialized equipment, including personal and company hand and power tools, shop machines and measuring devices to perform inspections, adjustments, repair or maintenance work
Uses diagnostic tools and computer software to assist in troubleshooting and repair of heavy duty braking and electrical systems used on trailers and dollies
Utilizes service information from available sources, internet, shop manuals, and industry service bulletins
Preferred Qualifications
3+years maintenance experience
Maintenance lead person experience
Training in diagnostic software and computerized tools for troubleshooting
Electronic braking systems
Experience rebuilding, repairing & fabricating aluminum & steel components
Pay Rate: 29.50 - 33.75 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.
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.
To safely drive our customers’ success with custom solutions built on the three pillars of our service-focused values: people, purpose and performance.
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.