Lead Fleet Technician: Heavy-Duty Diagnostics & Leadership

Clarke Power Services, Inc.; Renton (WA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid weekly

ASE training reimbursement

Health insurance

401(k) plan with match

Vacation and holidays

Life and Disability Insurance

Boot allowance

Job summary

Vehicare Fleet Solutions, a Clarke Power Services company, seeks a Lead Fleet Service Technician in Renton, WA with pay up to $45/hour. Lead first-shift operations, oversee maintenance of a heavy/medium-duty fleet, and mentor junior technicians in a safety‑driven shop environment.

You will act as the senior technical expert, handling complex diagnostics and repairs while ensuring uptime, safety, and DOT compliance across the fleet.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years of experience as a heavy/light duty diesel fleet technician with leadership experience.
• Ability to listen and communicate directly with partner clients.
• Support site manager with parts inventory and QR code usage in the MMIS.
• ASE Master certifications (T1–T8) and DOT Inspector certification are highly preferred; CDL is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Advanced diagnostics and repair of complex electrical, electronic, and mechanical issues on heavy-medium trucks.
• Lead shop operations: assign work, review repairs for quality, mentor apprentices.
• Perform heavy diagnostics and complex repairs on engines, transmissions, brakes, suspensions.
• Maintain light-duty and MHE maintenance as needed by site fleet.
• Conduct PM and DOT safety inspections to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Utilize diagnostic software (Cummins Insite, Jaltest, Noregon, Diesel Laptops) to read data and clear codes.
• Uphold safety standards and keep the shop organized per OSHA and company policies.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Safety awareness

Education

ASE Master Medium-Heavy Truck Certifications (T1–T8)

DOT Inspector certification

Class A or B CDL

Tools

Cummins Insite

Cojali Jaltest

Noregon

Diesel Laptops

Job description

Vehicare Fleet Solutions, a Clarke Power Services company, seeks a Lead Fleet Service Technician in Renton, WA with pay up to $45/hour. Lead first-shift operations, oversee maintenance of a heavy/medium-duty fleet, and mentor junior technicians in a safety‑driven shop environment.

You will act as the senior technical expert, handling complex diagnostics and repairs while ensuring uptime, safety, and DOT compliance across the fleet.