Lead Diesel Technician - Direct Hire

Prestige Staffing Services; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Prestige Staffing Services seeks an experienced Diesel Technician to lead a team of Technicians in repairing and maintaining Class 8 trucks and heavy equipment for a 1st shift direct hire opportunity with outstanding benefits.

Total compensation ranges from $70k/yr-$90k/yr and reflects experience. Primary duties include engine rebuilds, diagnostics, leadership, and hands-on welding as needed on Cummins engines.

Qualifications

• Must be in a lead tech role or similar leadership role.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience with general knowledge of DOT truck maintenance requirements.
• Must have strong welding and fabrication skills.
• Must be highly self-motivated and a team player.

Responsibilities

• Perform general repairs on all parts of Class 8 trucks and trailers.
• Engine rebuilds
• Troubleshoot and repair the electrical systems, aftertreatment systems, and hydraulic systems
• Rebuild Cummins engines
• Lead and train technicians
• Welding and fabrication as needed.
• Make recommendations for process system improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Welding

Teamwork

Troubleshooting

Job description

Fort Wayne, United States | Posted on 10/09/2026

Prestige Staffing Services is seeking an experienced Diesel Technician to lead a team of Technicians in repairing and maintaining Class 8 trucks and heavy equipment for a 1st shift direct hire opportunity with outstanding benefits.

Total compensation is based on experience and ranges from $70k/yr-$90k/yr.

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform general repairs on all parts of Class 8 trucks and trailers
• Engine rebuilds
• Troubleshoot and repair the electrical systems, aftertreatment systems, and hydraulic systems
• Rebuild Cummins engines
• Lead and train technicians
• Welding and fabrication as needed.
• Make recommendations for process system improvements.

Qualifications

• Must be in a lead tech role or similar leadership role
• Minimum of 5 years of experience with general knowledge of DOT truck maintenance requirements.
• Must have strong welding and fabrication skills.
• Must be highly self-motivated and a team player