Lead Diesel Mechanic: Fleet Maintenance & Team Lead

SARGE TRUCKING SERVICES; Carlsbad (NM); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sarge Trucking Services in Carlsbad, NM is seeking a skilled Lead Mechanic to lead a shop team and keep a fleet of heavy-duty trucks running at peak performance. You will diagnose, repair, and maintain commercial vehicles, mentor junior technicians, and ensure compliance with DOT safety standards.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of diesel/heavy-duty experience, leadership background, and proficiency with diagnostic tools such as Cummins Insite and Detroit Diesel.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in diesel or heavy-duty truck maintenance.
• Experience leading a mechanic team is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of DOT safety and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Diagnostics, repairs, and preventive maintenance on commercial trucks.
• Lead and mentor junior mechanics; delegate tasks.
• Ensure DOT compliance and safety standards.
• Troubleshoot diesel engines, transmissions, brakes, hydraulics, and electrical.
• Maintain service records, logs, and inventory.
• Coordinate with dispatch to minimize downtime.
• Order parts and manage shop supplies.

Skills

Diesel engines

Heavy-duty trucks

Leadership experience

DOT compliance knowledge

Diagnostic software

Education

ASE certification

Tools

Cummins Insite

Detroit Diesel

Job description

Sarge Trucking Services in Carlsbad, NM is seeking a skilled Lead Mechanic to lead a shop team and keep a fleet of heavy-duty trucks running at peak performance. You will diagnose, repair, and maintain commercial vehicles, mentor junior technicians, and ensure compliance with DOT safety standards.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of diesel/heavy-duty experience, leadership background, and proficiency with diagnostic tools such as Cummins Insite and Detroit Diesel.