Lead Diesel Technician

Stefanini, Inc

Reno (NV)

On-site

USD 39,000 - 55,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Rotating night shifts

Direct-hire role

Established Reno employer

Job summary

Stefanini, Inc. is seeking a Lead Diesel Technician in Reno, NV to manage hands-on repairs and mentor a team of technicians. You will diagnose complex diesel systems, supervise preventive maintenance, and coordinate with distribution leadership to ensure fleet reliability.

You will lead from the shop floor, handle electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic repairs, and play a key role in improving maintenance processes while ensuring safety and compliance with DOT guidelines.

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED required.
Strong hands-on diesel truck, tractor, trailer or heavy-equipment repair experience.
Excellent mechanical and electrical troubleshooting ability.

Responsibilities

Serve as the lead technical contact for truck and tractor problems.
Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair diesel trucks, tractors, refrigeration units, and trailers.
Guide other mechanics through difficult electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical problems.
Oversee 90‑day preventive maintenance services according to DOT guidelines.
Perform and oversee repairs to brakes, powertrains, suspension systems, and other major vehicle systems.

Skills

Leadership

Electrical troubleshooting

Diesel repair

Troubleshooting

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

DOT guidelines

Job description

Job Details

Lead Diesel Technician - Reno, NV - Full-time direct hire

Lead Diesel Technician Take the Lead with One of Northern Nevada's Most Recognized Companies. What if your next diesel position gave you more than another shop to turn wrenches in? Would you like to step into a Lead Technician role with a company that has been part of Northern Nevada for generations, has an established fleet operation, and delivers products people throughout the region recognize and use every day? This is an opportunity to join a well-known, award-winning food manufacturer and distributor with deep roots in Reno and an operation that depends on its fleet to keep products moving throughout the region. They're looking for an experienced diesel technician who is ready for more ownership. You'll still be hands-on with the equipment, but now you'll also be the person other technicians turn to when the diagnosis isn't obvious, a repair gets complicated, or the team needs direction. Instead of working for a traditional repair shop where the next vehicle is simply another ticket, you'll be maintaining a dedicated company fleet where your work directly impacts the success of the entire operation. If you're ready to take everything you've learned as a diesel technician and turn it into the next step in your career,

Why This Opportunity Is Different

There's something different about maintaining your own fleet. You get to know the equipment, see the results of the repairs you make, identify recurring problems, and have a real voice in how maintenance can be improved. As the Lead Diesel Technician, you'll have that opportunity while becoming a key technical resource for an established Reno operation. You'll work across diesel trucks, tractors, trailers, refrigeration units, lift gates, electrical systems, hydraulics, brakes, powertrains, and more. Most importantly, you'll have the opportunity to lead from the shop floor, helping develop other technicians while continuing to do the hands‑on troubleshooting and repair work that built your career.

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation: $40 per hour
Lead-Level Diesel Technician Opportunity
Full-Time Position with an Established Reno Employer
Long-Term Career Opportunity with a Well-Known Northern Nevada Company
Dedicated Company Fleet Environment
Hands‑On Technical Leadership Role
Variety of Diesel, Trailer & Refrigeration Equipment
Opportunity to Train and Develop Other Technicians
Work Directly with Distribution Leadership
Possible Rotating Night & Weekend Shifts
Opportunity to Make a Direct Impact on Fleet Reliability and Operations

Job Requirements

What You'll Be Doing

Serve as the lead technical contact for truck and tractor problems
Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair diesel trucks, tractors, refrigeration units, and trailers
Guide other mechanics through difficult electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical problems
Oversee and perform 90-day A & B preventive maintenance services according to DOT guidelines
Perform and oversee repairs to brakes, powertrains, suspension systems, and other major vehicle systems
Diagnose electrical and pneumatic circuits and systems and repair electric and hydraulic lift gates and cold-box assemblies
Use computer-aided diagnostics and technical publications to troubleshoot equipment and perform major repairs and overhauls as needed
Work with Distribution leadership to schedule and prioritize fleet maintenance
Make sure equipment is safe, reliable, and ready when operations need it
Help identify technician training needs and strengthen the capabilities of the garage team
Maintain accurate maintenance and repair documentation and promote strong safety practices throughout the garage
Set expectations for quality, organization, and cleanliness and look for opportunities to improve maintenance processes and overall fleet reliability

What We're Looking For

High school diploma or GED
Strong hands-on diesel truck, tractor, trailer, or heavy-equipment repair experience
Excellent mechanical and electrical troubleshooting ability
Experience diagnosing complex equipment problems and determining the appropriate repair
Strong knowledge of brakes, powertrains, suspension, electrical, and pneumatic systems
Ability to lead, guide, and support other technicians and be self-motivated and comfortable taking ownership of problems
Ability to manage multiple priorities and changing repair needs with strong communication skills
Ability to work effectively with technicians, drivers, supervisors, and other departments
Class A Driver's License
Refrigeration Unit Level Class Completion
ASE Medium-Heavy Master Technician certification
Ability to work possible rotating night and weekend shifts