Lead Diesel Mechanic & Fleet Maintenance Leader

SYCS Trucking Company; Georgia; On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Paid vacation

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Stable Monday–Friday schedule

Opportunity to build/lead maintenance

Advancement opportunities as company$\

Company service truck provided

Company phone

Performance bonuses

$75 per after hours road-call

Job summary

SYCS Trucking Company in Conley, GA is seeking an experienced Lead Diesel Mechanic / Fleet Manager to lead our shop and grow the maintenance department for a fleet of ~23 Class 8 tractors. The role requires flexibility for road calls and after-hours support, with a Monday–Friday schedule and occasional Saturday mornings.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years of heavy-duty diesel repair experience, familiarity with Freightliner, Mack, International, Volvo, and Kenworth, and proficiency with Cummins

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of heavy-duty diesel repair experience.
• Experience with Freightliner, Mack, International, Volvo, and Kenworth trucks.
• Strong knowledge of Cummins, Detroit Diesel, and Paccar engines.
• Ability to use diagnostic software (Cummins INSITE, Detroit DiagnosticLink, JPRO, etc.).
• Welding and fabrication experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• CDL Class A or B preferred.
• ASE certifications are a plus but not required for highly experienced candidates.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair heavy-duty diesel tractors and trailers.
• Perform preventive maintenance (PM) services.
• Troubleshoot electrical, air brake, ABS, suspension, steering, HVAC, and hydraulic systems.
• Repair engines, clutches, transmissions, differentials, and cooling systems.
• Diagnose and repair DPF, DEF, and emissions systems.
• Complete DOT inspections and ensure fleet compliance.
• Maintain accurate repair records and maintenance schedules.
• Coordinate parts ordering and inventory.
• Keep the shop clean, organized, and OSHA-compliant.
• Assist with roadside breakdown planning when needed.
• Train and mentor entry-level technicians as the shop grows.

Skills

Heavy-duty diesel repair

Shop leadership

Diagnostic software

Welding and fabrication

Valid driver's license

CDL preferred

Education

ASE Medium/Heavy Truck certifications (preferred)

Tools

Cummins INSITE

Detroit DiagnosticLink

JPRO

Job description

SYCS Trucking Company in Conley, GA is seeking an experienced Lead Diesel Mechanic / Fleet Manager to lead our shop and grow the maintenance department for a fleet of ~23 Class 8 tractors. The role requires flexibility for road calls and after-hours support, with a Monday–Friday schedule and occasional Saturday mornings.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years of heavy-duty diesel repair experience, familiarity with Freightliner, Mack, International, Volvo, and Kenworth, and proficiency with Cummins