Fleet Technician Lead: Drive Reliability & Team Performance

Perdue Farms; Nashville, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Perdue Farms is seeking a Fleet Technician Lead to head a team of technicians responsible for diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining vehicles and equipment. The role emphasizes safety, OEM specifications, and DOT regulations to ensure reliable fleet operations.

You will mentor technicians, manage workloads, and coordinate with operations to minimize downtime while driving cost-effective maintenance practices.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Strong understanding of mechanical processes.
• Knowledge of standard computer software applications.
• Mechanical experience.
• High School Graduate or GED.
• Possess a CDL license.

Responsibilities

• Oversee fleet technicians in diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining vehicles and equipment.
• Provide guidance, training, and performance feedback to ensure a skilled and efficient team.
• Enforce safety protocols and maintain a culture of accountability and excellence.
• Ensure all repairs and maintenance tasks comply with OEM specifications and DOT safety regulations.
• Monitor work quality to maintain high standards of service and vehicle reliability.
• Schedule and prioritize repairs to minimize downtime and maximize fleet availability.
• Ensure all maintenance activities align with DOT, OSHA, and company safety policies.
• Conduct regular inspections to identify and address safety risks.
• Maintain accurate service records and documentation for compliance audits.
• Assign tasks and manage workloads to optimize productivity.
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with vendors for parts and supplies.
• Implement process improvements to enhance service efficiency and reduce costs.
• Work closely with drivers, operations teams, and management to address maintenance needs.
• Provide reports on fleet performance, maintenance trends, and cost analysis.
• Foster teamwork and effective communication within the garage.
• Troubleshoot complex mechanical issues and provide technical support to technicians.
• Address unexpected breakdowns promptly to ensure minimal disruption to operations.
• Make data-driven decisions to improve fleet maintenance strategies.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Analytical thinking

Mechanical knowledge

Mechanical experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CDL license

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Perdue Farms is seeking a Fleet Technician Lead to head a team of technicians responsible for diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining vehicles and equipment. The role emphasizes safety, OEM specifications, and DOT regulations to ensure reliable fleet operations.

You will mentor technicians, manage workloads, and coordinate with operations to minimize downtime while driving cost-effective maintenance practices.