Service Manager / Diesel Mechanic

Salem Leasing; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and benefits plans

401(k) Retirement Plan with Company 匹{

Paid holidays

Vacation

Education Reimbursement Program

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Uniforms/ safety shoe program

Job summary

Salem Leasing in Jacksonville, FL is seeking a Service Manager to lead shop operations, oversee servicing and maintenance of customer equipment, and direct shop personnel.

Responsibilities include scheduling staff, training, evaluating performance, and ensuring safety guidelines are followed. Diesel mechanics experience with supervisory duties is required, CDL preferred, and extended hours may be needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years hands-on diesel truck mechanic and supervisory experience.
• CDL license preferred.
• Flexible with shifts and weekend work as required.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and supervise activities of all assigned personnel.
• Provide supervision and ensure timely completion of duties.
• Hire, train and evaluate personnel.
• Maintain vendor relationships and oversee external repairs.
• Plan work schedules and assign duties to associates.
• Train new and existing employees on policies, safety, and duties.
• Assist in mechanical duties as needed.
• Maintain a safe, clean work environment.
• Adhere to company and OSHA guidelines.

Skills

Leadership

Customer focus

Communication skills

Mechanical skills

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Computer diagnostics

Shop maintenance software

Job description

Salem Leasing – Service Manager

The successful Service Manager candidate will be responsible for providing leadership to ensure efficient and effective shop operations while servicing/maintaining customer equipment and providing direction to shop employees.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and supervise activities of all assigned personnel
• Provide appropriate supervision to employees. Ensure all duties are performed in a timely manner
• Hire, train and evaluate personnel
• Establish and maintain good working relationships with vendors
• Follow up on additional work needed on any unit that leaves the shop for outside repairs
• Comply with all Company, DOT and OSHA guidelines
• Work within branch environment to increase sales, expand markets and promote business
• Assist with performing of difficult or complicated duties as necessary
• Plan and prepare work schedules and assign associates to specific duties
• Provide training to new and existing employees on: expectations of position, how to perform duties of position, company policies, safety and other areas as necessary
• Perform duties of each position if necessary and other tasks as directed by Area Manager
• Required to assist in mechanical duties as needed
• Maintain safe, clean and orderly work environment
• Must adhere to all company and location policies and safety rules
• Must be able to work extended hours when required
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Skills

• Minimum 5 years hands‑on medium and heavy duty diesel truck mechanic and supervisory experience
• Flexible with shifts, strong customer focus, meet scheduled deadlines
• Working knowledge of computer diagnostics and shop parts/maintenance software
• Mechanical skills required
• Effective leader with strong communication skills
• High school diploma or higher
• Ability to work flexible schedule, weekdays, some weekends as required
• CDL license preferred
• Brake and DOT Certification

Job Type

Full‑time

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits plans
• Uniforms/ safety shoe program
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Paid holidays
• Vacation
• Education Reimbursement Program
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s)

• Are you available to be on call for service calls 24 hours a day 7 days a week?

Experience

• Diesel Mechanic: 5 years (Required)
• Supervisory: 5 years (Required)
• Computer Diagnostic: 5 years (Required)

Eligibility to Relocate

• Houston, TX: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location

In person