First Shift - Lead Diesel Mechanic

Rush Truck Leasing is the leading truck leasing and rental solutions provider, operating through a network of dedicated stores as well as through Rush Truck Centers locations. We provide a wide variety of trucks for full-service lease or rent, including Class 6, Class 7 and Class 8 trucks, heavy-duty cranes and refuse haulers. Our fleets are offered on a daily, monthly or long-term basis, and include premium Peterbilt and International brands. Rush Truck Leasing offers PacLease and Idealease full-service, TRAC and walk-away leases as well as financing, contract maintenance and truck rentals. The Lead Technician performs a dual role, works as a technician performing repair work as needed to ensure timely completion of service; and as a shift supervisor to ensure qualified technicians perform repairs correctly and efficiently and that the service department maintains a consistently high level of customer satisfaction. Rush Truck Leasing opens the door to the world of opportunity. We are the premier commercial transportation solutions provider for businesses across North America. Our network of Idealease and PacLease partners allow us to offer our customers complete truck leasing and rental solutions across our network of dealerships. We offer a rewarding career as a leader in the transportation industry. Grow with us as we continue to expand our network of locations and services. Responsibilities: Assist employees with questions and resolution of technical work problems. Provide training on an as need basis, appraise employee performance, reward and discipline them when warranted, and address complaints, and solve problems. Assist the Service Manager in screening employee candidates, conducting interviews, and hiring. Assist technicians in developing their skills and ensure assigned personnel receive appropriate manufacturer’s training. Greet customers, communicate clearly and professionally any changes in repair(s) that would affect cost and/or delivery expectations. Perform all necessary diagnostic and documentation functions on the company computer system. Schedule repair work and assigns technician(s) to mechanical segments that match their skill level to ensure quality. Benefits: We offer exceptional compensation and benefits, 401K and stock purchase, incentives for performance, training, and opportunity for advancement - all in a culture that appreciates and rewards excellence, a positive attitude and integrity. Basic Qualifications: High school diploma or general education degree (GED). 9 years’ experience as a Class 7 & 8 technician in a dealership or related truck service facility. Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and be insurable. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled This job posting does not state or imply that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by their leader.