Shop Manager & Diesel Technician Lead

Smyrna Ready Mix, LLC; Time; On-site; NOK 618,000 - 903,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Home Daily

Career advancement

Competitive compensation

Excellent benefits

Team culture

Job summary

SRM Concrete (Smyrna Ready Mix) seeks a hands-on Shop Manager / Diesel Mechanic to lead a maintenance team and keep our fleet in top condition. You will mentor staff, perform repairs on diesel trucks, mixers, and heavy equipment, and oversee shop operations with a focus on safety and reliability.

In this working manager role, you’ll diagnose issues, schedule preventive maintenance, and collaborate with operations to minimize downtime and ensure on-time deliveries.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; vocational/technical diesel certification a plus.
• Proven experience as a Diesel Mechanic, Shop Manager, or Lead Technician in heavy equipment or concrete industries.
• Strong leadership and teaching skills with ability to mentor a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor mechanics and shop staff, setting safety and efficiency standards.
• Perform routine maintenance and inspections on diesel engines and equipment.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues on diesel vehicles and machinery.
• Use diagnostic tools to identify problems and determine solutions.
• Rebuild or replace major diesel components such as heads, blocks, starters, and transmissions.
• Coordinate with operations to schedule maintenance and minimize downtime.
• Ensure adherence to safety policies and maintain accurate maintenance records.
• Stay current on diesel technology and best practices.
• Contribute hands-on in completing repairs when needed.

Skills

Team leadership

Diesel engines

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Teaching/mentoring

Shop operations

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Vocational/technical diesel certification

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Hydraulic systems knowledge

Job description

SRM Concrete (Smyrna Ready Mix) seeks a hands-on Shop Manager / Diesel Mechanic to lead a maintenance team and keep our fleet in top condition. You will mentor staff, perform repairs on diesel trucks, mixers, and heavy equipment, and oversee shop operations with a focus on safety and reliability.

In this working manager role, you’ll diagnose issues, schedule preventive maintenance, and collaborate with operations to minimize downtime and ensure on-time deliveries.