Lead Diesel Technician

Lead Diesel Technician — Sarasota, FL. ( Also hiring in Tampa & Fort Myers ) $95K-$115K Base + Performance Bonuses (OTE $115K-$130K) Take Command of the Shop. Build the Team. Get Paid Like a Leader. Certified Fleet Services is one of Florida's fastest-growing commercial diesel repair operations, with shops in Tampa, Sarasota, and Fort Myers. We don't need another senior tech. We need a Lead — someone who's already mastered the wrench and is ready to run the floor, develop the team, and own the outcome. If you've been the strongest tech in your shop for years, watching things you'd do differently, this is the seat you've been waiting for. What You'll Own Set the standard on the floor — model the work, mentor the techs, master the craft Lead diagnostics on the jobs nobody else wants to touch (advanced electrical, aftertreatment, engine, drivetrain) Drive shop efficiency, productivity, and quality control — your numbers are the shop's numbers Develop a high-producing flat-rate team — coach speed, accuracy, and accountability Partner directly with the Service Manager on production, scheduling, and technician development Hold the line on accountability, discipline, and excellence — every RO, every day Who We're Looking For This is not an entry-level lead role. We're hiring a finished product. 10+ years of heavy-duty diesel experience (Class 7/8, medium-duty, fleet) Proven leadership — you've run a team, a bay, or a shift, and you've got the references to prove it Master-level diagnostics across electrical, aftertreatment, engines, and drivetrain ASE Master / OEM certifications strongly preferred (Cummins, Detroit, PACCAR, Allison, etc.) Experience leading or working in a flat-rate shop strongly preferred The kind of person teammates respect and follow — not because of title, but because of how you carry yourself Disciplined, accountable, and aligned with a team that takes this business seriously

The Comp Plan Base Salary:

$95,000-$115,000 (commensurate with experience and certifications)

Weekly Team Bonuses:

$100 per tech hitting 40 billed hours; $250 shop-wide bonus when the team averages 45+ hours

Monthly KPI Bonus:

$1,000 when the shop hits target

Realistic OTE:

$115K-$130K+ annually for a lead who runs a tight, productive floor Benefits Health, dental, vision (effective after 60 days) 80 hours PTO (120 after 3 years) + 8 paid holidays IRA / retirement plan Tool program and approved expense reimbursement Continuing education and certification support — we invest in techs who invest in themselves Why CFS We're not a corporate fleet shop pretending to care. We're operators. The owner came up turning wrenches for 23 years before building this company, and the culture reflects it.

We run on six values:

Inspirational, Accountable, Excellent, Results-Oriented, Disciplined, Aligned. If those words describe how you already work, you'll fit. If they don't, you won't last 30 days. We pay our techs flat rate because we believe producers should be paid for production. Your job as Lead is to build a team of producers — guys who move with purpose, hit their hours, and earn the upside. We'll back you with the tools, the systems, and the support to make that happen. Sarasota is one of our key shops in a high-growth market. The right lead will help shape what this location becomes. . Bring your resume, your references, and your numbers — billable hours, comeback rate, and what you've built in your last shop.

Job Type:

Full-time | Salaried + Bonuses |

Sarasota, FL Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$100,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Referral program Retirement plan Vision insurance

Experience:

diesel repair and diagnostic: 10 years (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Sarasota, FL 34243: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person