Diesel Lead Mechanic - $3,000 sign on bonus

Veteran Hiring Solutions; Genf; On-site; CHF 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life & Disability Insurance

401(k) with company participation

Tuition Assistance & Career Pathways

Tool Allowance & Boot/Clothing Allow |

Safety Incentives

Employee Assistance & Wellness

Maternity & Parental Leave

Flexible Spending Accounts

$29-$41/hr

Job summary

Veteran Hiring Solutions in Geneva, NY seeks a Diesel Technician Lead who will own fleet performance, mentor technicians, and uphold safety and regulatory standards. You will combine hands-on mechanical work with frontline leadership to ensure vehicles and equipment meet uptime requirements.

The role emphasizes establishing preventive maintenance, coaching teams to execute high-quality repairs, and maintaining rigorous DOT compliance across the fleet.

Qualifications

• Must have served in the U.S. Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Coast Guard, Space Force, Reserves or National Guard.
• 5+ years of operations, production, or logistics leadership experience.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain a preventive maintenance program to maximize fleet uptime.
• Lead complex mechanical repairs and coach technicians to do it right first time.
• Maintain full DOT compliance across equipment and documentation.
• Analyze performance to maximize equipment utilization and fix deficiencies.
• Develop technicians, apprentices, and career pathways within maintenance.
• Ensure accurate maintenance records using fleet management systems.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Read schematics

Diesel systems understanding

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CDL Class B with air brake endorsement

OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification

Job description

Mission of the Role

The Diesel Technician Lead exists to ensure the safety, reliability, and performance of every vehicle and piece of equipment supporting field operations in Geneva, NY. This leader does more than repair equipment they establish standards, elevate technicians, and protect uptime across the division.

This role combines hands-on mechanical expertise with frontline leadership. The right candidate takes ownership of fleet performance, mentors developing technicians, and ensures full regulatory compliance without compromise.

Performance Objectives (What Success Looks Like)

• Fleet Reliability & Uptime Establish and maintain a preventive maintenance program that ensures vehicles operate safely, efficiently, and with minimal downtime.
• Technical Leadership Prioritize, delegate, and oversee complex mechanical repairs while coaching technicians to execute work safely and correctly the first time.
• Safety & DOT Compliance Maintain full DOT compliance across equipment and documentation while reinforcing a safety-first culture inside and outside the shop.
• Operational Efficiency Conduct ongoing performance analysis to maximize equipment utilization and immediately correct deficiencies.
• Technician Development Partner with leadership to build career pathways, train apprentices and B-level technicians, and actively support advancement within the maintenance team.
• Documentation & Systems Integrity Ensure accurate, complete maintenance records for every asset using fleet management systems.

Career Path Progression

This maintenance team supports structured career growth across the following levels:

• Technician Apprentice - Developing under senior guidance, focused on preventive maintenance and foundational skills

• Technician B - Troubleshoots and resolves operating issues independently

• Technician A - Performs advanced system-level repairs across mechanical and electrical platforms

• Master Technician - Rebuilds engines, transmissions, and complex hydraulic/electrical systems

The Lead Technician plays a critical role in mentoring talent through these stages.

Why This Role Matters

Equipment reliability drives operational success. The Diesel Technician Lead ensures that vehicles are not just repaired, they are mission-ready. This leader protects safety, develops technicians, and sets the standard for mechanical excellence in Geneva, NY.

If you are a technician who sees beyond the wrench, someone who builds systems, mentors others, and holds the line on safety, this role is built for you.

Requirements

Required

• Must have served in the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Space Force, U.S. Reserves, or U.S. National Guard. 5+ years of experience in operations, production, or logistics leadership. Baseline Skills: Mechanical aptitude, ability to read schematics, understanding of diesel systems.

• High School Diploma or GED

• Minimum 18 years of age

• CDL Class B with air brake endorsement

• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification

• Minimum 1 year clean CDL driving experience

• Legal authorization to work in the United States

Leadership & Fit Traits

• Ownership beyond assigned tasks, sees the whole operation, not just the work order

• Systems thinking. identifies root causes, not surface symptoms

• Comfort leading peers while remaining hands-on

• Strong communication and coaching ability

• Commitment to safety as a non-negotiable standard

• Professionalism inside the shop and in cross-department coordination

This is a role for a technician who wants to elevate both performance and people.

Technical Scope

The Lead Technician may perform or oversee inspection, troubleshooting, repair, rebuild, or replacement of:

• Engines and engine components

• Transmissions and drive lines

• Brakes, suspension, steering systems

• Hydraulics and PTO systems

• Electrical, charging, and ignition systems

• Cooling and fuel systems

• HVAC systems

• Tires, rims, hubs, and related assemblies

Master-level mechanical capability is strongly valued.

Physical & Work Environment

This position requires the ability to:

• Lift heavy components regularly

• Push, pull, crouch, climb, and stand for extended periods

• Work in both garage/shop environments and outdoor weather conditions

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Medical, Dental, Vision

• Life & Disability Insurance

• 401(k) with company participation

• Tuition Assistance & Career Pathways

• Tool Allowance & Boot/Clothing Allowance

• Safety Incentives

• Employee Assistance & Wellness Programs

• Maternity & Parental Leave

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• $29-$41/hr