Maintance Technician

Maintenance Technician

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.

The Maintenance Technician at Savage's Trucking Facility will be responsible for the preventative maintenance and repair of heavy truck and trailer equipment used in the transportation of hazardous materials and oilfield goods.

Here is what you will be doing:

• Perform minor/major repairs and scheduled preventative maintenance on bulk tanker trailers, intermodal chassis with tanks, flatbeds, and tractors. As well as the hydraulic pumps and equipment used on the tractors and trailers.
• Assists with other facility mechanical repairs as necessary, maintains shop cleanliness and parts inventory
• Learn and partner with the Maintenance Manager to utilize Manager + as a tool of organization and preventative maintenance record-keeping
• 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

Here is what we will need from you:

• Experience needed in troubleshooting, repairing hydraulic, electrical, and diesel engine systems, in identifying and diagnosing needed repairs by computer-based systems, and being able to visually recognize problems a big plus
• Prior experience as a mobile equipment mechanic/diesel mechanic, pickups, tractors, and trailers required
• Ability to read, write, and understand English and follow written and/or verbal instructions, excellent communication skills
• Welding experience a plus, willingness to do a significant amount of preventative maintenance, prepared to help with anything requiring attention, as directed by the Maintenance Manager
• Effective interfacing with internal leadership, direct reports, external vendors, and other team members
• Self-starter capable of working independently, in line with company goals, strategies, and policies.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and carry critical projects to completion, a strong record of continuous improvement, personal development, and attention to detail

Here are the physical requirements you will be doing:

• 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 or uneven, and other industrial hazards
• The work site is an industrial setting and will require someone who can work safely around this type of environment, as well as ensure compliance with strict OSHA and State regulations

Additional Information:

• 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 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.