What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Diesel Mechanic position at 20 Saia Motor Freight Line LLC?
3rd Shift Position.
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Position Summary
Leads the maintenance, inspections, and repairs of heavy machinery and vehicles.
Major Tasks and Responsibilities
- Leads, trains, and mentors a team of mechanics, ensuring all work is carried out efficiently and meets safety standards.
- Instructs mechanics on best practices in performing diagnosis and repairs.
- Maintains a local terminal domiciled fleet of trucks, trailers, and forklifts.
- Tracks and inputs invoices and parts work orders into the database.
- Inspects, services, and repairs diesel powered equipment.
- Delegates tasks and manages the workflow within the maintenance shop.
- Performs advanced diagnostics, troubleshooting, and repairs to vehicles or machinery.
Preferred Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED.
- 6 years of mechanical experience.
- Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
Pay Rate: 33.75 - 38.25 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.
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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.
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