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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.\nPosition Summary\nPerforms a range of maintenance, repair, and diagnostic tasks on various vehicles and equipment.\nMajor Tasks and Responsibilities\nRepairs and maintains systems and parts associated with class 6, 7, and 8 powered tractors.\nDiagnoses failures and repairs the vehicle's mechanical, electric, and systems.\nUses hydraulic jacks to gain access underneath vehicles.\nAssists in the replacements of engines, transmissions, differentials, and springs.\nTroubleshoots the repairs of heavy-duty truck engines, braking, electrical, and exhaust systems.\nDocuments and repairs, inspections, and maintenance tasks.\nCollaborates with business partners for training and assistance on complex repairs and tasks.\nTests vehicles after repairs and maintenance to ensure they're functioning properly.\nMinimum Qualifications\nMust be at least 18 years of age.\nHigh school diploma or GED.\nAuthorized to work in the United States.\nMust provide and maintain personal maintenance tools.\nRead, write, communicate and comprehend the English language in order to perform the various tasks of the job, including but not limited to: converse with co-workers and members of the general public; understand oral and written instructions as well as governmental regulations; respond to questions and inquiries from management and government representatives; and accurately review and complete various documents, reports and records required of the position.\nPreferred Qualifications\n2 years of diesel mechanic experience.\nProficiency in diagnostic software.\nWork Conditions and Physical Demands\nReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.\nAbility to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb for extended periods.\nFrequent lifting, pushing, pulling, or carrying of tools, parts, and equipment up to 100 pounds.\nRegular use of hands and arms for handling tools, reaching overhead, and working in tight spaces.\nAbility to climb on, under, and around large trucks and equipment safely.\nAdequate vision (with or without correction) to read gauges, manuals, and perform detailed inspections.\nAdequate hearing (with or without aids) to detect equipment sounds, communicate, and follow safety signals.\nPay Rate: $31.70 - $36.45 per hour, based on experienceBenefits\nAt Saia, your success is our success! 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