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Job Description
Job Id:
353
# of Openings:
1
Job Summary
The Shop Lead is a skilled, hands-on role specializing in inspecting, repairing, and maintaining
equipment to always ensure safe operation and roadworthiness of Company Fleet while organizing and
guiding a team of mechanics.
Requirements
• Degree or Diploma in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering and at least three years of experience
as a diesel mechanic.
• ASE Diesel Certification is a plus.
• Bilingual Spanish/English is required.
• CDL License is preferred
• Strong leadership and team management skills with the ability to motivate technicians.
• Ability to work in a non-climate controlled environment, with long periods of standing, bending, stooping, kneeling and lifting
• Must be physically able to lift up to 75lbs.
About Proficient Auto Logistics
Proficient Auto Logistics (PAL) is a leading specialized freight company focused on providing auto
transportation and logistics services. Formed via IPO in May 2024, PAL combined five
industry-leading operating companies, and has since acquired two additional operating companies. As
a combined entity, we operate one of the largest auto transportation fleets in North America with
over 1200 trucks, 55 terminal locations and 800 employees, a majority of whom are drivers.
industry-leading operating companies, and has since acquired two additional operating companies. As
a combined entity, we operate one of the largest auto transportation fleets in North America with
over 1200 trucks, 55 terminal locations and 800 employees, a majority of whom are drivers.
We offer a broad range of auto transportation and logistics services, primarily focused on
transporting finished vehicles from automotive production facilities, marine ports of entry, or
regional rail yards to auto dealerships around the country. We have developed a differentiated
business model due to our scale, breadth of geographic coverage, and embedded customer
relationships with leading auto original equipment manufacturing companies (OEMs).
transporting finished vehicles from automotive production facilities, marine ports of entry, or
regional rail yards to auto dealerships around the country. We have developed a differentiated
business model due to our scale, breadth of geographic coverage, and embedded customer
relationships with leading auto original equipment manufacturing companies (OEMs).
Job Summary
The Shop Lead is a skilled, hands-on role specializing in inspecting, repairing, and maintaining
equipment to always ensure safe operation and roadworthiness of Company Fleet while organizing and
guiding a team of mechanics.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Assist with the supervision and coordination of maintenance activities for fleet vehicles.
• Coordinate workflow and assign tasks to maintain shop efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
• Conduct regular inspections and diagnostics on vehicles to identify issues and ensure trucks are fully serviced and all issues have been addressed.
• Support fleet driver interactions to ensure a high level of service satisfaction.
• Provide guidance and work assignments to a team of mechanics.
• Schedule trucks for service and handles after hours calls when needed.
• Perform repairs on trucks such as replacing vehicle steering mechanisms, wheel components, transmissions, PTO’s and braking and lighting systems.
• Assist with the supervision and coordination of maintenance activities for fleet vehicles.
• Coordinate workflow and assign tasks to maintain shop efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
• Conduct regular inspections and diagnostics on vehicles to identify issues and ensure trucks are fully serviced and all issues have been addressed.
• Support fleet driver interactions to ensure a high level of service satisfaction.
• Provide guidance and work assignments to a team of mechanics.
• Schedule trucks for service and handles after hours calls when needed.
• Perform repairs on trucks such as replacing vehicle steering mechanisms, wheel components, transmissions, PTO’s and braking and lighting systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance on fleet and customer trucks and maintains detailed records of serviced tractor and/or trailers.
• Adhere to an inspection procedure checklist.
• Ensure cleanliness of the Shop.
• Ensure cleanliness of the Shop.
Requirements
• Degree or Diploma in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering and at least three years of experience
as a diesel mechanic.
• ASE Diesel Certification is a plus.
• Bilingual Spanish/English is required.
• CDL License is preferred
• Strong leadership and team management skills with the ability to motivate technicians.
• Ability to work in a non-climate controlled environment, with long periods of standing, bending, stooping, kneeling and lifting
• Must be physically able to lift up to 75lbs.
Preferred Industry Experience
• Familiar with fleet maintenance programs, warranty processes and parts inventory management.
• Proven experience in heavy duty truck repair with a solid background in diagnostics and troubleshooting
• Knowledgeable on safety regulations related to truck maintenance is essential.
• Familiar with fleet maintenance programs, warranty processes and parts inventory management.
• Proven experience in heavy duty truck repair with a solid background in diagnostics and troubleshooting
• Knowledgeable on safety regulations related to truck maintenance is essential.
EEO Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,
color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.
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