Lead Technician: In-Shop Diagnostics & Mentorship

R.D. Offutt Company; Buda (TX); On-site; USD 37,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages and profit sharing

Career path programs with autonomy

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

RDO Equipment Co. in Buda, Texas is seeking a Lead Technician to serve as an in-shop technical resource supporting the service team. You will diagnose, repair, and mentor teammates while upholding high standards of repair quality and safety.

You will perform advanced mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and diesel diagnostics and repairs, remaining actively engaged in billable work while promoting a culture of learning, reliability, and strong customer outcomes.

Qualifications

• Advanced diagnostic and repair skills across mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and diesel systems.
• Demonstrated ability to guide and support other technicians without direct supervisory responsibility.
• Clear, professional written and verbal communication.
• Commitment to repair quality, safety, and documentation standards.
• Comfort using diagnostic software and service systems.

Responsibilities

• 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, while remaining actively engaged in billable work.
• Support and mentor technicians: provide technical guidance and informal mentorship to develop skills and consistency.
• Promote quality and safety: reinforce proper diagnostics, repair procedures, documentation, and safety standards.

Skills

Advanced diagnostics

Technical leadership

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Computer proficiency

Work authorization

Tools

Diagnostic software

Service systems

Job description

RDO Equipment Co. in Buda, Texas is seeking a Lead Technician to serve as an in-shop technical resource supporting the service team. You will diagnose, repair, and mentor teammates while upholding high standards of repair quality and safety.

You will perform advanced mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and diesel diagnostics and repairs, remaining actively engaged in billable work while promoting a culture of learning, reliability, and strong customer outcomes.