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Lead Diesel Mechanic

Mounds View, Minnesota

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Saia isn’t logistics as usual. We’re a different kind of company. We pride ourselves on doing the right thing. Join us and discover all of the ways we stand out. It’s everything from skills-building and advancement opportunities to great benefits and 100 years of stability. So, while you’re keeping our equipment well-maintained with modern technology and diagnostics tools, we’ll deliver the hours you expect and the support you need to succeed. That’s what going further is all about.

Success Profile

What makes a great Lead Diesel Mechanic at Saia? Take a look and see how you match up.

  • Responsible
  • Problem-solver
  • Detail-oriented
  • Tech-savvy
  • Resourceful
  • Quick Thinking

The Core Values That Drive Us

These define our culture and shape the work we do. Our mission is to safely drive our customers’ success with custom solutions built on the three pillars of our service-focused values: people, purpose and performance.

  • Customer first

  • Safety

  • taking care of each other

  • dignity and respect

  • do the right thing

  • community

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Job Details

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Mounds View, Minnesota Full time JR3652-2024 Pay Rate: $33.50 - $38.50 per hour, based on experience

$7,500 Sign on Bonus


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.


As a Lead Diesel Technician you will perform hands on supervision of shop staff consisting of diesel and trailer 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

Pay Rate: $33.50 - $38.50 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.


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Take Your Career Further

Stay right here and discover all the ways you can go further. A mechanic job opens up multiple opportunities to expand your skills and move your career forward. You can add to your functional expertise, gain valuable industry knowledge, become a mentor to junior team members or lead a team. When you join fleet maintenance, you’ll do more than make things work for our customers and communities. You’ll get to build skills that make things work for you.

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Benefits

  • Health Benefits

    Comprehensive medical, vision and dental coverage at reduced rates – not to mention 100% free medical premiums after 10 years with Saia.

  • Physical Wellness

    A comprehensive program focused on preventive care, early detection of conditions, condition management and One Pass gym memberships through our partners including United Healthcare, Teladoc and Livongo.

  • Protection

    Company-paid coverage (disability, life) as well as low-cost supplemental coverage (life, critical illness, accident, etc.) and other programs like the Employee Disaster Relief Program.

  • Flexibility

    Company policies and programs that support flexibility, such as weekly pay and paid time-off, including but not limited to vacation, sick days and holidays.

  • Financial Well-being

    Competitive pay, company match on our 401(k) and Roth 401(k) retirement programs with immediate vesting, employee stock purchase program, flexible spending accounts, legal insurance, financial planning and more.

  • Perks

    Uniform allowance, job referral bonuses, safety awards, anniversary program, Driver Academy, scholarship program, overtime when you want it and more.

  • Emotional Wellness

    Company programs that provide support include our employee assistance program and behavioral health coverage through our medical plan.

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