What are the responsibilities and job description for the Diesel Mechanic position at Savage?
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Savage is a global provider of supply chain infrastructure and logistics solutions with more than 200 locations across the United States, Canada, Mexico and Saudi Arabia. Since we were founded in 1946, we’ve grown from a small family business to an international company with more than 4,000 team members. We’re proud to be recognized as a Military Friendly Employer and a Top Company for Women to Work in Transportation. Savage is a place where your growth is supported and your impact matters. Join us and do things you never dreamed possible.
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These are just a few of the benefits you can expect from working with Savage:
The mechanic will primarily work with their team on preventive maintenance and repair of a variety of tractors, trailers, and other equipment in the Baton Rouge area.
Requirements Of a Successful Mechanic
Additional Information
Savage is a global provider of supply chain infrastructure and logistics solutions with more than 200 locations across the United States, Canada, Mexico and Saudi Arabia. Since we were founded in 1946, we’ve grown from a small family business to an international company with more than 4,000 team members. We’re proud to be recognized as a Military Friendly Employer and a Top Company for Women to Work in Transportation. Savage is a place where your growth is supported and your impact matters. Join us and do things you never dreamed possible.
To Apply for this position, click on the "Apply" button above and complete the application.
These are just a few of the benefits you can expect from working with Savage:
- Local work, home every day
- A culture that appreciates our Team Members
- A fleet with the majority of trucks being less than 4 years old, all with automatic transmissions
- Paid Time Off (“PTO”)
- Paid holidays
- Profit-sharing potential
- Uniforms and laundry service
- Excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k)
The mechanic will primarily work with their team on preventive maintenance and repair of a variety of tractors, trailers, and other equipment in the Baton Rouge area.
Requirements Of a Successful Mechanic
- Perform heavy and minor repairs on all trucks and sulfur trailers
- Maintain shop cleanliness and parts inventory
- Utilize computer-based diagnostic systems, skills, knowledge and experience to determine what repairs need to be done and whether it's a warranty issue
- Occasional tire work
- Implement a thorough preventative maintenance program for a fleet of tractors and sulfur trailers, including: fueling, greasing, changing oil and other fluids and inspecting trucks for needed repairs
- Accurately record work performed in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
- Ensure all work is performed in compliance with regulatory requirements
- Follow proper safety rules, maintenance, and operating procedures
- Assist with writing and revising maintenance procedures as needed
- Diesel Mechanic experience or schooling (Diesel Certification program)
- Experience with Manager Plus maintenance system is preferred
- Experience with a variety of trucks is a plus
- Experience with sulfur trailers is a plus
- Confidence in repairing suspensions, rear ends, transmissions, air brake systems, minor engine work (injectors, turbos, etc.), and more
- An expert in identifying and diagnosing needed repairs by computer-based systems, being able to visually recognize problems a big plus
- Class A CDL a plus, but not required
- Will be on your feet for extended period of time throughout the day
- Navigating the facility will include, but is not limited to, exposure to harsh weather conditions, uneven ground, ladders, racks and other high places, ground that can be slick, icy or uneven, and other industrial hazards
- The work site is an industrial setting and will require someone who can work safely in this type of environment
- Ability to lift 100 pounds
Additional Information
- A complete job description is available upon request
- Savage is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a drug-free workplace
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- You may view available jobs at www.savageco.com/careers and apply using the online job posting.
- Eligible full-time team members may participate in the company benefit package, which currently includes medical, dental, and vision plans; company-paid life, AD&D and disability insurance; supplemental life and disability options; health savings and flex spending accounts; profit sharing; PTO and a 401(k) plan with match.
- Part-time team members are eligible to participate in the 401(k) plan with match, profit sharing, PTO, and may be eligible to participate in the medical plan depending on hours worked.
- Our benefit packages may change from time to time.