Lead, Medium Duty Diesel Mechanic
About The Position
Frazer, Ltd. is seeking a Lead, Medium Duty Diesel Mechanic for its Houston service center. The role combines hands-on diagnosis and repair of light- and medium-duty diesel vehicles with mentoring and supporting other technicians. The lead mechanic helps the shop deliver reliable emergency medical vehicles and mobile healthcare units, verifies work quality and applicable standards, and identifies recurring issues to help prevent future breakdowns. The position includes diagnosing and repairing complex diesel, electrical, suspension, and driveline issues; performing preventive maintenance and digital inspections; guiding technicians through repairs and service techniques; and road-testing vehicles after repairs. The schedule is Monday through Thursday, 6:00 AM–3:30 PM, and Friday, 7:00 AM–11:00 AM, for 40 hours per week, subject to change with business needs. The schedule may flex to accommodate production needs. Pay is $31.00–$38.00 per hour, based on experience, education, and certifications.
Requirements
- 5 to 7+ years of hands-on experience servicing light- or medium-duty diesel trucks or commercial fleets.
- Strong working knowledge of Ford 6.7L PowerStroke, Ram 6.7L Cummins, GM/Chevy 6.6L Duramax, and International CV Series chassis.
- Proven ability to diagnose and repair complex diesel engine, electrical, suspension, and driveline issues.
- Genuine interest in teaching and mentoring other technicians.
Nice To Haves
- Experience repairing and servicing EMS vehicles.
- ASE Medium/Heavy Truck Certifications, such as T2 Diesel, T4 Brakes, and T5 Suspension.
- EVT certification, or willingness to earn it; the company will pay for it.
Responsibilities
- Review the service floor and identify vehicles queued for preventive maintenance or complex repairs.
- Diagnose and repair complex issues on diesel vehicles, including engine, electrical, suspension, and driveline problems.
- Coach and mentor other technicians, including providing hands-on instruction for repairs and service procedures.
- Perform digital vehicle inspections and identify chassis wear and other service concerns.
- Document preventive maintenance findings and confirm work meets NFPA 1911 standards before sign-off.
- Train technicians in proper dually tire mounting and balancing techniques.
- Road-test repaired vehicles to verify that repairs are successful before returning them to service.
- Report recurring failure patterns to the Service Manager.
Benefits
- 401(k) with company match.
- Health, dental, and disability coverage.
- Paid time off accruing from day one.
- 10 paid holidays.
- Company shutdown from Christmas through New Year's.
- On-site micromarket.
- Flexible schedules and work-life balance.
- Professional development and skills training.
- Free financial wellness classes.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
