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Trailer Mechanic
Charlotte, North Carolina
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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.
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Charlotte, North Carolina
Full time
JR4700-2026
Pay Rate: 30.75 - 35.25 per hour, based on experience
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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.
Position Summary
Maintains, diagnoses, and repairs trailers used for transporting goods.
Major Tasks and Responsibilities
Services, inspects, and repairs tractor-trailers.
Diagnoses failures and makes repairs on mechanical, electrical, and various systems on a trailer.
Uses hydraulic jacks and hoists to gain access to the underside of trailers.
Conducts full inspections of trailers to identify any issues.
Tests trailers after repairs to ensure they are operating without issues.
Maintains a detailed record of all service and maintenance activities.
Repairs defective parts such as brakes, tires, axles, wiring, and hydraulic systems.
Minimum Qualifications
Must be at least 18 years of age.
High school diploma or GED.
Authorized to work in the United States.
Must provide and maintain personal maintenance tools.
Read, 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.
Preferred Qualifications
2 years of trailer mechanic experience.
Proficiency in diagnostic software.
Work Conditions and Physical Demands
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb for extended periods.
Frequent lifting, pushing, pulling, or carrying of tools, parts, and equipment up to 100 pounds.
Regular use of hands and arms for handling tools, reaching overhead, and working in tight spaces.
Ability to climb on, under, and around large trucks and equipment safely.
Adequate vision (with or without correction) to read gauges, manuals, and perform detailed inspections.
Adequate hearing (with or without aids) to detect equipment sounds, communicate, and follow safety signals.
Pay Rate: 30.75 - 35.25 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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