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Night Shift, Diesel Mechanic in Carlin, NV.
What You’ll Be Doing
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.
Night Shift, Diesel Mechanic in Carlin, NV.
- Pay range $30.00 to $36.00 per hour
- Relocation Assistance
- Retention Bonus $10,000
- Full-Time
- Monday to Friday, 10 hour shifts – Built in overtime!
What You’ll Be Doing
- Perform scheduled preventative maintenance on tractor-trailers
- Responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing equipment
- Ensure all work is performed in compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices. Learn and partner with the Maintenance Supervisor to maintain accurate maintenance records
- Other general maintenance duties as required
- Collaborate with Team Members outside of the department to ensure the overall success of the operation
- Modern fleet — most trucks less than 5 years old
- Paid Time Off (PTO) & Paid holidays
- Profit‑sharing bonus
- Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k)
- Company‑provided uniforms and laundry service
- Strong safety culture and consistent support from leadership
- Ability to perform general maintenance on trucks and tractor trailers in the elements as this position does not have an enclosed shop
- Two to three years of Semi-Truck Fleet Mechanic experience, and experience with a variety of trucks 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 is a big plus
- Class A CDL a plus, but not required
- The ability to weld aluminum is a plus
- For safety, it is essential that the candidate possesses English communication skills. The job demands the ability to understand and interpret both written and verbal operational and safety guidelines, as well as related regulations, policies, and memos
- Clear and effective communication with colleagues and superiors is a key requirement for this role
- Ensure compliance to strict OSHA and State regulations
- Ability to work outside in the elements
- Must be willing to work a rotating schedule
- Physically able to handle heavy parts and pieces of equipment
- Safely Climb on and off the equipment
- Walk distances during shift, including on uneven ground
- Physically demanding work will be a daily function of this position
- Climb, crawl, and position their body in such a way that they can perform their required duties
- This person should be able to frequently lift 80 lbs
- A complete job description is available upon request
- Savage is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a drug-free workplace
- California Residents Job Application Privacy Notice
- 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.
Salary : $30 - $36