Trailer Technician

2nd shift position
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.
As a Trailer Service Technician you will be responsible for performing inspections, service, and repairs on dry van type trailers.
Additional duties:
Diagnosing failures and making repairs on mechanical, electrical or other various systems on a trailer
Discussing the nature of the difficulty with the driver(s)
Using hydraulic jacks or hoist, to gain access to the underside of the unit and to aid in the removal or replacement of assemblies such as springs, axles, landing gear, and brakes, etc.
Preferred Qualifications
2+ years of Trailer Mechanic experience
ASE electrical or Air Brake System certification
Training and certification in electrical welding of steel and/or aluminum
Training in repair of hydraulic lift gates
Training in repair of refrigeration/heater units
Pay Rate: 26.75 - 30.75 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.