Come work with us! Savage has been designated by USA Today as a Top Workplace and also received recognition as a Military Friendly Employer and a Top Company for Women to Work For in Transportation. Savage is hiring Are you looking for a company that values you for the work you do? If you’re a Diesel Mechanic, come to Savage for the challenge, growth and focus on safety and stay for years to come because of the outstanding culture that exists here. Our company was founded on processing and transporting materials for our customers. We understand and respect our Team Members as the lifeblood of what we do. Team Members are encouraged to find a better way and are enabled to “Do things they never dreamed possible”. Pay: $25.50 per hour to start. These are just a few of the benefits you can expect from working with Savage:
A culture that appreciates our Team Members
$150/year hard toe boot allowance
We provide Uniforms & PPE (laundering included)
Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays & Paid Sick Leave
Profit Sharing
Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with match
TWIC badge reimbursement
Position Summary:
The Diesel Mechanic will be involved in the Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) maintenance efforts for the Savage Trucking Facility in Wilmington, CA and ensure the facility's maintenance work is completed timely, efficiently and safely through preventative maintenance. The Diesel Mechanic will report to the General Manager.
Here is what you will be doing but not limited to the following:
Perform road services
Perform routine service
Diagnose problem
Maintain appropriate record
Change/adjust brakes, change/mount tires, grease the CMVs, repair/replace lights, check/fill gear boxes, change oil/filter, check/change wheel bearings, change springs, clutch adjustment/ replacement
Understand/repair air brake system
Understand/repair steering component
Understand/repair Trailer Suspension
Steam-clean tractor/trailer units and other general cleanup duties such as the shop and grounds area
Responsible as a team with preventative maintenance practices for the facilit
Ensures all work is performed in compliance with regulatory requirement
Ensures proper safety rules, maintenance and operating procedures
Requirements of a successful Diesel Mechanic:
Mechanically inclined
CDL class A, a plus
Knowledge of electrical system
Ability to perform annual inspections
Diagnostic ability
Understanding of brake systems
Computer skills a plus
Excellent communication skills: written and spoken
For safety reasons, must be able to read, write and understand, and follow written and/or verbal instructions in English
Must be dependable, honest and cooperative
Must have clean work habits and willing to learn and follow all company guidelines and policies
Here are few of the physical requirements for this role:
Will have exposure to chemicals and materials including acid wash, solvents, greases and oil
Must be able to lift up to 60lbs
Must be able to climb under truck on creeper
Able and willing to enter confined spaces
May be required to work 12 or more hours per shift
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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