Shop Helper (Diesel Technician)

Lakeside International, L.L.C.; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 23,419 - 31,684; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Year-round work

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Lakeside International, L.L.C. in Madison, WI is seeking a Shop Helper (Diesel Technician). This entry-level role supports Fleet Technicians, Service Supervisors, and the Service Manager to improve department efficiency. The position offers full benefits and year-round work in a close-knit service team.

You will learn hands-on with Idealease Fleet Technicians, perform shop tasks, and gain experience toward a future Fleet Technician career through internal training and mentorship.

Qualifications

• Entry-level role with benefits and growth opportunities.
• Requires good communication and customer interaction.
• Ability to learn through internal and hands-on training.

Responsibilities

• Assist with shop upkeep and inventory maintenance.
• Perform truck check-in/check-out and basic inspections under supervision.
• Run errands and move trucks for service using company vehicle.
• Learn to drive commercial trucks in yard and on road.
• Assist Technicians with preventative maintenance under supervision.
• Complete safety and technical training for Idealease Fleet Technicians.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer interaction

Multitasking

Basic computer skills

Willingness to learn

Clear communication

Job description

Shop Helper (Diesel Technician)

Department: Lease & Rental - Badgerland Idealease

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Madison

Compensation: $20.00 / hour

Description

Join the lease and rental fleet service department at the ground level, with exceptional training resources, support, and growth opportunities. The Shop Helper will provide support and assistance to Fleet Technicians, Service Supervisors, and Service Manager in an effort to improve the efficiency of the Service Department. This is an entry-level position with full benefits, year-round work, in a very tight-knit and cohesive service team. This position is designed to transition into potential future opportunities as a Fleet Technician, a stable and rewarding career path.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with shop upkeep activities including yard checks, removing trash, stocking supplies, general shop cleanup, retrieving parts or shop supplies, maintaining parts inventory, snow/ice removal, etc.
• Perform truck check-in or check-out procedures such as light cleanup, washing, refueling, removing decals or license plates, basic inspections of components under supervision of technicians.
• Run general errands (i.e. parts pickup, hardware store runs) or run chase car with another employee to pick up/deliver trucks for service using company vehicle.
• Desire to learn to drive commercial trucks in yard and on road with training and experience.
• Assist Technicians with performing preventative maintenance or other services under supervision.
• Complete all safety and technical training for Idealease Fleet Technicians.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Must be personable as this position will require occasional interaction with customers.
• Ability to change tasks from one minute to the next and prioritize as needed.
• Must have at least minimum computer skills to navigate our business system.
• Desire to learn an advance through training internally and hands‑on training.
• Ability to communicate effectively, written and verbally.