Lead Diesel Technician: Weekend Shift

Best Logistics Group; Kernersville (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Vacation and holiday pay

Advancement opportunities

Medical, Dental, Vision, disability"

401(k) with company matching

Job summary

Best Logistics Group in Kernersville, NC is seeking a Weekend Shift Shop Lead to oversee our fleet maintenance department. You will support three truck fleets and company vehicles, ensuring safe and efficient operation while communicating with drivers and operations teams.

Responsibilities include parts ordering, handling breakdowns, mentoring technicians, and supervising work orders on weekends (Fri–Sun, 5a–5p).

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a lead/supervisory role within a tractor-trailer maintenance department.
• General knowledge of preventative maintenance for Class 8 Tractor Trailers.
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written, with listening abilities.
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Excel, Teams and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Order parts as needed.
• Handle breakdown calls during shift hours.
• Provide guidance, assistance, and training to technicians.
• Assign, monitor, and evaluate work.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Leadership & supervision

Preventative maintenance knowledge

Communication skills

Basic computer skills

Task prioritization

FMCSA guidelines knowledge

Customer service

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Outlook

Google search

Job description

BEST Logistics Group is now seeking a Weekend Shift Shop Lead for our Kernersville Fleet Maintenance Department

Best Fleet Maintenance in Kernersville, NC is seeking a leader for our fast-paced shop, supporting the 3 fleets of trucks owned and operated by BEST Logistics Group, along with all of our company-owned vehicles and equipment. The Shop Lead position is imperative in providing top-level customer service and communications to our drivers & operations teams, as well as ensuring the fleet is operating safely and efficiently.

Weekend shiftruns 5a to 5p, Friday/Saturday/Sunday.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Order parts as needed

• Handle breakdown calls during shift hours

• Provide guidance, assistance, and training to our technicians

• Assign, monitor, and evaluate work

• Perform other duties and tasks as needed

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Skills Required:

• Must have 2+ years of experience in a lead/supervisory role within a tractor-trailer maintenance department

• General knowledge of preventative maintenance for Class 8 Tractor Trailers

• Be a good communicator – both verbally, and electronically (Email, phone call and text) and with good listening skills

• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Excel, Teams and Outlook and general Google researching)

• Ability to prioritize, organize, and manage tasks until they are complete

• Knowledge of FMCSA maintenance guidelines

• Good customer service skills

We offer:

• Competitive pay

• Vacation and holiday pay

• Advancement Opportunity

• Benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Short & Long Term Disability, etc.

• Excellent 401(K) offering with company matching

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