Lead Diesel Mechanic

Is 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 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.