Lead Technician
Location: Bolingbrook, IL
Pay Rate: $35.00–$45.00 per hour
Schedule: Monday-Friday from 8:00AM-5:00PM
For those who want to keep growing, learning, and evolving. We at Kelly® hear you, and we’re here for you! We’re seeking a Lead Technician to work at a premier transportation and fleet services provider in Bolingbrook, IL. Sound good? Take a closer look below. You owe it to yourself to consider this great new opportunity.
Why you should apply to be Lead Technician:
- Competitive pay rate based on your skills, certifications, and experience
- Work with advanced diagnostic tools and OEM diagnostic software in a modern, safety-focused environment
- Opportunity to mentor and lead an experienced team of diesel technicians
- Be part of a respected industry leader committed to operational excellence and employee growth
What’s a typical day as Lead Technician? You’ll be:
- Leading, mentoring, and supervising a team of technicians in a fast-paced truck service shop
- Assigning, prioritizing, and monitoring daily work orders to ensure timely, efficient, and high-quality completion
- Providing on-the-job training, technical guidance, and feedback to team members, and onboarding new technicians
- Performing advanced troubleshooting, diagnostics, and repairs on Class 7 and 8 heavy-duty trucks, including engines, emissions, aftertreatment, transmissions, drivetrains, suspensions, brakes, electrical systems, and HVAC
- Utilizing diagnostic software such as Cummins Insite, Detroit DiagnosticLink, Bendix ACom, WABCO, Tech Tool, DAVIE4, and other OEM platforms
- Conducting DOT inspections and ensuring all equipment meets regulatory compliance
- Maintaining safe shop practices and enforcing PPE, lockout/tagout, and standardized procedures
- Overseeing shop cleanliness, organization, inventory, and workflow efficiency
- Documenting maintenance activities and monitoring technician productivity in fleet management systems (e.g., Fleetrock, TMT)
- Assisting with preventive maintenance scheduling, root-cause analysis, warranty recovery, and vendor coordination
This job might be an outstanding fit if you:
- Have at least 5 years of experience as a heavy-duty diesel mechanic (Class 7/8)
- Possess advanced knowledge of diesel engines, air systems, electrical diagnostics, and aftertreatment systems
- Have experience leading a team or acting as a senior/lead technician in a shop environment
- Demonstrate strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills with OEM software
- Hold a valid driver’s license and can lift 50+ lbs. as required for the role
- Are safety-focused with strong leadership, communication, and documentation skills
- Hold a CDL Class A or B and/or ASE Medium/Heavy Truck Certifications (T2, T4, T5, T6, T7, or L2)
- Have experience with fleet maintenance management software
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