Lead Service Technician

Idaho Truck Specialties LLC • Las Vegas, NV

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Service Technician performs advanced diagnostics, welding, fabrication, electrical, hydraulic, and general repair work on heavy-duty work trucks and equipment. This role serves as a technical leader within the service department, providing guidance and training to Service Technicians while helping maintain quality, efficiency, and safety standards. Strong technical expertise, leadership skills, and a commitment to timely, high-quality work are essential for success in this position.

Requirements

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in mechanical repair, heavy equipment, or industrial equipment maintenance
• Advanced knowledge of welding equipment, fabrication techniques, tools, and safety procedures
• Strong understanding of hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical systems
• Demonstrated ability to lead, train, and mentor technicians
• Strong customer service aptitude with excellent communication skills
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents, schematics, and blueprints
• Ability to meet the physical demands required to perform job functions, including sitting, standing, walking, lifting, carrying, reaching, pushing, and pulling
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to high-quality workmanship
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and lead a team
• Willingness to continue learning and developing technical and leadership skills
• Must have own tools (a list will be provided)

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced diagnostics on electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical systems
• Lead and support general repairs on equipment and vehicles
• Perform fabrication, including design input, layout, cutting, and forming
• Weld according to specifications; 10 gauge to 1” steel
• Properly install, repair, and maintain all electrical components
• Install, maintain, and repair hydraulic systems
• Perform and oversee quality control checks on all completed jobs
• Review and complete all job notes required in conjunction with work assignments
• Assist in prioritizing workload and coordinating jobs within the service department
• Train, mentor, and provide technical guidance to Service Technicians
• Serve as a technical resource for troubleshooting and problem-solving
• Promote best practices, efficiency, and consistency across the service team
• Maintain a clean work area and ensure technicians perform work in a neat and orderly fashion
• Maintain condition of vehicles, inventory, tools, and equipment
• Enforce and model all safety procedures and work in a safe manner

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision
• Employer paid life insurance and short and long term disability
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Retirement plan with up to 5% company match
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed