Lead Diesel Technician - Heavy Trucks

Peterson Holding Company; California (MO); On-site; USD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

Peterson Trucks, Inc. in San Martin, CA seeks a Lead Technician to coordinate shop activities and perform service and repair work to ensure prompt, high-quality results for customers.

You will train technicians, facilitate large projects, and support department leadership in daily operations. The ideal candidate has an Associate Degree in Diesel Technology and at least 6 years of hands-on heavy equipment service experience, plus a lift truck operator certification.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree from a fully accredited college or technical/vocational school in Diesel Technology.
• Minimum of 6 years of directly related experience in heavy equipment service.
• Equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe working environment and observe all safety procedures, laws, policies, and rules.
• Communicate with internal and external customers in a manner that promotes a positive relationship.
• Organize, prioritize, schedule and assign work in the department to optimize department productivity.
• Review all work orders for accuracy.
• Monitor department work in progress to ensure jobs are completed on time and to the highest quality standards.
• Keep current on service, repair, and modification procedures for all brands and models of products assigned to the department.
• Oversee the inventory and maintenance of department tools, equipment, and supplies.
• Work overtime as needed within labor law guidelines.

Skills

Heavy equipment service experience

Education

Associate Degree in Diesel Technology

Tools

Lift truck operator certification

Job description

Peterson Trucks, Inc. in San Martin, CA seeks a Lead Technician to coordinate shop activities and perform service and repair work to ensure prompt, high-quality results for customers.

You will train technicians, facilitate large projects, and support department leadership in daily operations. The ideal candidate has an Associate Degree in Diesel Technology and at least 6 years of hands-on heavy equipment service experience, plus a lift truck operator certification.