Lead Technician

RDO Equipment Co.; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 37,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Career path

Comprehensive benefits

Core values

Job summary

RDO Equipment Co. is seeking a Lead Technician to serve as the in‑shop technical resource supporting the service team. You will handle advanced diagnostics, mentor other technicians, and uphold high standards of repair quality and safety.

Join a team that values hands‑on expertise, teamwork, and a culture focused on delivering world‑class service to customers in Irving, TX. Competitive wages and benefits accompany a clear career path for growth.

Qualifications

• Advanced technical experience in mechanical, hydraulic, electrical and diesel diagnostics.
• Demonstrated technical leadership and ability to mentor technicians.
• Strong communication skills, clear and professional written/verbal.
• Attention to detail to ensure repair quality and safety.
• Experience with diagnostic software and service systems.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary in‑shop expert and escalation point for complex diagnostics, repairs, and troubleshooting.
• Stay hands-on with advanced mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and diesel diagnostics and repairs.
• Support and mentor technicians; provide technical guidance and informal mentorship.
• Promote quality and safety; reinforce proper diagnostics, repair procedures, and documentation.

Skills

Advanced diagnostics

Technical leadership

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Repair knowledge

Diesel systems

Tools

Diagnostic software

Job description

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• Posted on October 30, 2026

Locations

Showing 1 location

3230 East Airport Freeway
Irving, TX 75062, USA

• -Service
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: LEADT018812

Description

Interested in taking the next step in your technical career? RDO Equipment Co. is looking for a skilled Lead Technician to serve as an in‑shop technical resource supporting our service team. If you’re passionate about advanced diagnostics, mentoring other technicians, and maintaining high standards of repair quality and safety, we’d love to talk with you.

What's In It For You:

• $27– $43 / hour


• Competitive wages and profit sharing program to match your skills and experience.


• An opportunity to participate in a career path program which gives you autonomy to manage your own career.


• Competitive wages and profit sharing program to match your skills and experience.


• A comprehensive benefits package that supports your well-being. For more details and to view these offerings, visit RDO’s benefits page .


• A company that lives by its core values: they’re not just words on a wall – they’re how we work, grow, and lead. Click here to learn more.

Why RDO?

When you join RDO Equipment Co., you’ll become part of an industry-leading team providing a world-class experience for customers who do vital work. We deal in iron from the world’s leading equipment and technology manufacturers, but we’re a people business first. RDO has grown from humble roots, guided by a family’s values, and shaped by the strengths, voices and entrepreneurism of our team members.

Texas has a booming construction industry. The need for RDO's services and product expertise in this region is diverse. In Irving, you'll work with customers of various scales to help them maintain efficiency and profitability throughout the year. These companies do the important work of building Texas' infrastructure and supporting its economy, relying on support from RDO team members every day. Join the growing team in Irving and make your impact today.

What You Will Do:

• Serve as a technical leader: act as the primary in‑shop expert and escalation point for complex diagnostics, repairs, and troubleshooting.


• Stay hands‑on: perform advanced mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and diesel diagnostics and repairs, with expectations to remain actively engaged in billable work.


• Support and mentor technicians: provide technical guidance, coaching, and informal mentorship to help develop skills and promote repair consistency.


• Promote quality and safety: help prevent rework and comebacks by reinforcing proper diagnostics, repair procedures, documentation, and safety standards.


• For a complete list of duties and responsibilities, view the full job description here .

What You Will Need:

• Advanced technical experience: strong diagnostic and repair skills across mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and diesel systems.


• Demonstrated technical leadership: ability to guide and support other technicians without direct supervisory responsibility.


• Strong communication skills: clear, professional written and verbal communication.


• Attention to detail: commitment to repair quality, safety, and documentation standards.


• Computer proficiency: comfortable using diagnostic software and service systems.


• Valid work authorization: candidates must have valid work authorization and be able to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship.

Why You’ll Love It Here:

• People-first culture: In Irving, we take care of our people through regular team-building events and outings.


• Team member support: A supportive team that cares about each other’s success and helps one another.


• A culture of safety: Two safety meetings per week and once-a-month safety committee meetings open to all team members.


• A focus on development: We prioritize team member development through a mentorship program that facilitates knowledge sharing and career growth — especially for entry-level technicians.


• Shared goals: We strive to take care of our customers across functions. As a store, we take a team approach to meeting these diverse needs.

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