Diesel Shop Lead & Senior Mechanic

Hirschbach; Bedford (Bedford County); On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus incentives

120 hours PTO upon hire

Medical, dental, vision, disability &

Life insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Hirschbach Motor Lines is seeking a shop supervisor to oversee daily diesel repair operations and lead a team of skilled mechanics. You will diagnose heavy-duty trucks, ensure quality workmanship, and maintain maintenance schedules to minimize downtime.

You will coordinate parts, manage costs, and uphold safety standards while communicating effectively with drivers and dispatch to keep operations running smoothly.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of diesel mechanic experience with leadership exposure.
• Strong diagnostic skills and knowledge of diesel systems.
• Proven ability to mentor and coach a team.
• Commitment to safety compliance and quality workmanship.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily shop operations—prioritize workloads, assign tasks, and keep repair timelines on track.
• Lead a team of diesel mechanics, offering technical guidance and coaching.
• Inspect, diagnose, and repair heavy-duty diesel trucks and trailers.
• Monitor preventative maintenance schedules and emergency repairs.
• Order parts, manage inventory, and track repair costs.
• Ensure safety compliance and uphold high standards.
• Communicate with drivers, dispatch, and leadership as the shop-road bridge.
• Train and mentor new mechanics to develop the next generation.

Skills

Diesel engine diagnostics

Leadership

Team coaching

Safety compliance

Effective communication

Tools

Shop software

Repair tracking tools

Job description

Hirschbach Motor Lines is seeking a shop supervisor to oversee daily diesel repair operations and lead a team of skilled mechanics. You will diagnose heavy-duty trucks, ensure quality workmanship, and maintain maintenance schedules to minimize downtime.

You will coordinate parts, manage costs, and uphold safety standards while communicating effectively with drivers and dispatch to keep operations running smoothly.