Lead Diesel Technician

Lead Diesel Technician

Take the lead with one of Northern Nevada's most recognized companies. What if your next diesel position gave you more than another shop to turn wrenches in? Would you like to step into a lead technician role with a company that has been part of Northern Nevada for generations, has an established fleet operation, and delivers products people throughout the region recognize and use every day?

This is an opportunity to join a well-known, award-winning food manufacturer and distributor with deep roots in Reno and an operation that depends on its fleet to keep products moving throughout the region. They're looking for an experienced diesel technician who is ready for more ownership. You'll still be hands-on with the equipment, but now you'll also be the person other technicians turn to when the diagnosis isn't obvious, a repair gets complicated, or the team needs direction.

Instead of working for a traditional repair shop where the next vehicle is simply another ticket, you'll be maintaining a dedicated company fleet where your work directly impacts the success of the entire operation. If you're ready to take everything you've learned as a diesel technician and turn it into the next step in your career, "apply" today!

Why this opportunity is different:
There's something different about maintaining your own fleet. You get to know the equipment, see the results of the repairs you make, identify recurring problems, and have a real voice in how maintenance can be improved. As the lead diesel technician, you'll have that opportunity while becoming a key technical resource for an established Reno operation. You'll work across diesel trucks, tractors, trailers, refrigeration units, lift gates, electrical systems, hydraulics, brakes, powertrains, and more.

Most importantly, you'll have the opportunity to lead from the shop floor, helping develop other technicians while continuing to do the hands-on troubleshooting and repair work that built your career.

Compensation: $40 per hour

Lead-level diesel technician opportunity. Full-time position with an established Reno employer. Long-term career opportunity with a well-known Northern Nevada company. Dedicated company fleet environment. Hands-on technical leadership role. Variety of diesel, trailer, and refrigeration equipment. Opportunity to train and develop other technicians. Work directly with distribution leadership. Possible rotating night & weekend shifts. Opportunity to make a direct impact on fleet reliability and operations.

What you'll be doing:

• Serve as the lead technical contact for truck and tractor problems
• Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair diesel trucks, tractors, refrigeration units, and trailers
• Guide other mechanics through difficult electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical problems
• Oversee and perform 90-day A & B preventive maintenance services according to DOT guidelines
• Perform and oversee repairs to brakes, powertrains, suspension systems, and other major vehicle systems
• Diagnose electrical and pneumatic circuits and systems and repair electric and hydraulic lift gates and cold-box assemblies
• Use computer-aided diagnostics and technical publications to troubleshoot equipment and perform major repairs and overhauls as needed
• Work with distribution leadership to schedule and prioritize fleet maintenance
• Make sure equipment is safe, reliable, and ready when operations need it
• Help identify technician training needs and strengthen the capabilities of the garage team
• Maintain accurate maintenance and repair documentation and promote strong safety practices throughout the garage
• Set expectations for quality, organization, and cleanliness and look for opportunities to improve maintenance processes and overall fleet reliability

What we're looking for:

• High school diploma or GED
• Strong hands-on diesel truck, tractor, trailer, or heavy-equipment repair experience
• Excellent mechanical and electrical troubleshooting ability
• Experience diagnosing complex equipment problems and determining the appropriate repair
• Strong knowledge of brakes, powertrains, suspension, electrical, and pneumatic systems
• Ability to lead, guide, and support other technicians and be self-motivated and comfortable taking ownership of problems
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and changing repair needs with strong communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with technicians, drivers, supervisors, and other departments
• Class A Driver's License
• Refrigeration Unit Level Class Completion
• ASE Medium-Heavy Master Technician certification
• Ability to work possible rotating night and weekend shifts
• Preferred experience:
  
  CDL Lead Technician or Shop Lead experience, Refrigerated fleet or transport refrigeration, Fleet maintenance and diesel engine diagnostics, Major diesel repairs and overhauls, Computer-based diagnostic systems, DOT preventive maintenance, Electrical and pneumatic troubleshooting, Hydraulic systems, Lift gate repair, Technician training and mentoring