Lead Diesel Mechanic - Shop Foremen

Salem Leasing; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 58,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniforms & safety shoes

Sign-on bonus

Education reimbursement

Health/dental/vision

Life/disability insurance

Paid holidays & vacation

Job summary

Salem Leasing is seeking a Lead Diesel Mechanic to repair trucks, trailers and other vehicles in Orlando, with a strong emphasis on diagnostics and safety. The role supports our 55+ years of truck maintenance excellence and team-driven shop operations.

You will lead shop activities, review work orders with supervisors, and ensure high-quality maintenance while complying with DOT and OSHA guidelines. CDL preferred, and tools provided by the employer where needed.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• CDL license preferred.
• Minimum three (3) years recent medium/heavy diesel maintenance experience preferred.
• Must have own hand tools.
• Basic computer skills.
• Good driving record & proven work history.
• Must be able to work in extreme heat & cold temperatures.
• DIAGNOSTIC EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED.

Responsibilities

• Examine vehicles to determine extent of damage or malfunctions
• Repair, reline, replace & adjust brakes
• Review work orders and discuss work with supervisors
• Follow checklists to ensure all important parts are examined & other potentially troublesome areas
• Plan work procedures using charts, technical manuals & experience
• Communicate with driver to obtain descriptions of vehicle problems
• Perform routine and scheduled maintenance services
• Repair manual & automatic transmissions
• Replace & adjust headlights
• Comply with all safety, DOT, & OSHA guidelines
• Adhere to company rules & regulations
• Ensure cleanliness of shop & surrounding areas

Skills

Diagnostic experience

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Salem Leasing is hiring a Lead Diesel Mechanic to repair trucks, trailers and other vehicles. Salem Leasing's reputation for transportation excellence is built on our commitment to people - especially our shop and fleet maintenance technicians who keep us in motion. With more than 55 years of experience and 40 full-service shop locations in the Southeast, we have a wide variety of career options to fit your life and earning needs.

CDL Lead Diesel Mechanic / Shop Foremen job responsibilities include:

• Examine vehicles to determine extent of damage or malfunctions
• Repair, reline, replace & adjust brakes
• Review work orders and discuss work with supervisors
• Follow checklists to ensure all important parts are examined & other potentially troublesome areas
• Plan work procedures using charts, technical manuals & experience
• Communicate with driver to obtain descriptions of vehicle problems
• Perform routine and scheduled maintenance services
• Repair manual & automatic transmissions
• Replace & adjust headlights
• Comply with all safety, DOT, & OSHA guidelines
• Adhere to company rules & regulations
• Ensure cleanliness of shop & surrounding areas

Advantages & benefits:

• Uniforms/ safety shoe program
• Pay is negotiable and varies based on location and experience
• Employee referral bonuses
• Company-sponsored skills training with pay increases!
• Health / Dental/ Vision/ Company Paid Life / Disability
• Excellent pay
• Paid birthday, vacation, and holidays from date of hire
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Quality Safety Awards
• Sign-on bonus for NEW HIRES

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• CDL license preferred
• Minimum three (3) years recent medium/heavy diesel maintenance experience preferred
• Must have own hand tools
• Basic computer skills
• Good driving record & proven work history
• Must be able to work in extreme heat & cold temperatures
• DIAGNOSTIC EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED

Bring your skills to a fleet with a well-deserved reputation for excellence -- Salem Leasing! Apply today!