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Priority One Coastal
Lead Diesel Technician
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What they do
A Diesel Mechanic repairs and rebuilds diesel engines for vehicles like trucks, ships, tractors, and buses.
$58,424 / year median in North Carolina
+11% projected growth
Job Description
Overview Join our dynamic team as a Lead Diesel Technician, where your expertise will drive excellence in heavy equipment and vehicle maintenance. In this pivotal role, you will lead a skilled team of technicians, ensuring the highest standards of repair, diagnostics, and preventative maintenance across a broad spectrum of diesel-powered machinery and vehicles. Your leadership will help keep operations running smoothly, safely, and efficiently, empowering our organization to meet its goals with confidence and precision. This position offers an exciting opportunity to showcase your mechanical mastery while guiding a team toward technical excellence. Responsibilities Lead and mentor a team of diesel technicians, fostering a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement. Diagnose and repair diesel engines, transmissions, hydraulics, suspension systems, and brake systems with precision and attention to detail Perform repairs and maintenance on diesel engines, transmissions, hydraulics, suspension systems, air brake systems, shocks & struts, and HVAC components. Oversee vehicle systems repairs such as brake repair, wheel alignment, tire service, and wheel assembly to ensure optimal performance. Conduct fabrication and welding tasks for equipment modifications or repairs using power tools and hand tools. Maintain detailed service records and ensure all work complies with safety standards and manufacturer specifications. Assist in training junior technicians on diagnostic procedures, equipment repair techniques, and safety protocols to build a highly skilled team. Qualifications Proven dealership or heavy equipment repair experience with a strong background in diesel mechanics. Extensive knowledge of mechanical systems repair including transmissions, hydraulics, electrical systems, and vehicle maintenance. Skilled in automotive diagnostics using schematics and electrical testing tools. Hands-on experience with heavy truck repair, farm machinery, industrial equipment, and service technician responsibilities. Proficiency in welding, fabrication, tire service, and equipment maintenance tasks. Strong mechanical aptitude complemented by excellent customer service skills to communicate effectively with clients and team members. Physical ability for heavy lifting and performing manual tasks over extended periods; familiarity with safety procedures is essential. Join us as a Lead Diesel Technician to leverage your technical expertise in a fast-paced environment where your leadership makes a real impact! We are committed to providing paid positions that support your career growth while ensuring safety and quality are always at the forefront of everything we do.