Diesel Mechanic II

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.
 

Military Veterans and Reservists are encouraged to apply. 

Savage is hiring a night-shift Diesel Mechanic II in Elko, NV. Savage is seeking mechanics that are fully tooled-up and ready to help keep our equipment moving safely down the road.

These are just a few of the benefits you can expect from working with Savage:

• $10,000 Retention Bonus!
• A culture that champions our Team Members
• Paid Time Off (“PTO”)
• Paid holidays
• Profit Sharing
• Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k)
• A culture of safety
• A commitment to helping our Team Members develop 

This is what you'll be doing:
 

• Perform scheduled and comprehensive diagnostics and repairs on semi-trucks, pneumatic trailers and equipment
• Assist in developing and implementing a proactive preventative maintenance schedule to minimize downtime and maximize efficiency and safety 
• Ensure all work is performed in compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
• Partner with Team members and leaders to maintain accurate records for inventory management, maintenance reports and daily repairs
• Other general maintenance duties as required
• Collaborate with Team Members outside of the department to ensure the overall success of the operation

What you'll need to be successful:

• Four to five 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 a big plus
• Class A CDL a plus, but not required
• The ability to weld aluminum is a plus
• For the purpose of 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

Here are some of the physical requirements for this role:

• Must be physically able to handle heavy parts and pieces of equipment
• Safely Climb on and off the equipment
• Physically demanding work will be a daily function of this position
• Must be able to 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

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