Shop Manager & Diesel Mechanic | Lead, Maintain Fleet

Smyrna Ready Mix, LLC; Morrison (TN); On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Home Daily

Career Advancement

Competitive Compensation

Exceptional Benefits

Team Culture

Job summary

SRM Concrete (Smyrna Ready Mix) is seeking a Shop Manager / Diesel Mechanic to lead and mentor a team while directly performing repairs on our diesel trucks, mixers, and heavy equipment in a fast-paced shop. In this hands-on role, you’ll schedule maintenance, ensure safety, keep detailed records, and stay current with diesel technology.

A high school diploma is required; CDL preferred and pre-employment screenings will be conducted.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; vocational certification is a plus.
• Valid driver’s license; CDL preferred.
• Experience as Diesel Mechanic or Shop Manager in concrete/heavy equipment.
• Strong leadership and teaching skills.
• Willingness to pass SRM pre-employment screenings.
• Safety-focused and hands-on leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor mechanics and shop staff, enforcing safety and quality.
• Perform routine maintenance and inspections on diesel engines and equipment.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues.
• Use diagnostic equipment to identify problems and determine solutions.
• Rebuild or replace major diesel engine components.
• Schedule maintenance with operations to minimize downtime.
• Keep detailed maintenance and repair records.
• Stay current on diesel engine technology.

Skills

Diesel engines

Shop management

Leadership

Teaching skills

Safety compliance

Maintenance planning

Education

High school diploma

Diesel engine certification (plus)

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Diesel engine testing equipment

Job description

SRM Concrete (Smyrna Ready Mix) is seeking a Shop Manager / Diesel Mechanic to lead and mentor a team while directly performing repairs on our diesel trucks, mixers, and heavy equipment in a fast-paced shop. In this hands-on role, you’ll schedule maintenance, ensure safety, keep detailed records, and stay current with diesel technology.

A high school diploma is required; CDL preferred and pre-employment screenings will be conducted.