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Lead Diesel Shop Foreman - Nashville TN
Posted: 06/28/2025
2025-06-28
2025-08-19
Employment:
Direct Hire
Job Number: 4219
Pay Rate: 105,000
Job Description
Vitus Search Group has been assisting a local firm in Nashville with a few positions here in the Summer of 2025
We are now seeking a Lead Diesel Shop Foreman in the Nashville Area
Would love for the ideal candidate to have Waste and or Recycling Industry experience
We are seeking to pay around $105K mark but open to discussions
We are seeking a hands-on Diesel Shop Foreman to lead our maintenance team. This position is responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations in the diesel shop, managing shop technicians, and ensuring timely and effective repair and maintenance of Class 8 semi-trucks and trailers. The ideal candidate has a strong background as a diesel technician and a solid understanding of trailer systems, with a proven ability to lead a team and manage priorities. This person will also handle OTR breakdowns while on-duty and off-duty which includes weekends and holidays.
Key Responsibilities:
Requirements:
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We are now seeking a Lead Diesel Shop Foreman in the Nashville Area
Would love for the ideal candidate to have Waste and or Recycling Industry experience
We are seeking to pay around $105K mark but open to discussions
We are seeking a hands-on Diesel Shop Foreman to lead our maintenance team. This position is responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations in the diesel shop, managing shop technicians, and ensuring timely and effective repair and maintenance of Class 8 semi-trucks and trailers. The ideal candidate has a strong background as a diesel technician and a solid understanding of trailer systems, with a proven ability to lead a team and manage priorities. This person will also handle OTR breakdowns while on-duty and off-duty which includes weekends and holidays.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supervise and coordinate the work of diesel technicians on the shop floor
- Prioritize repair and maintenance tasks to minimize downtime and meet dispatch schedules
- Diagnosing and troubleshoot complex mechanical issues on Class 8 trucks and trailers
- Ensure quality standards are met in all repairs and preventative maintenance
- Monitor and enforce safety protocols, cleanliness, and efficiency in the shop
- Maintain accurate maintenance records and communicate status updates to dispatch and management
- Assist with breakdown calls and field repairs as needed
- Train and mentor technicians to improve skill levels and performance
- Order parts and manage shop inventory in coordination with purchasing
- Work closely with drivers and operations to resolve equipment concerns promptly
Requirements:
- Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience as a diesel technician
- At least 2 years in a supervisory or lead role preferred
- Strong mechanical, electrical, and diagnostic skills
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