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Lead Diesel Maintenance Mechanic

Red Classic
Columbia, SC Full Time
POSTED ON 12/26/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/26/2026
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We offer great rewards, competitive pay, career advancement and growth opportunities.
  • Shift: Monday-Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm
  • Starting Pay Rate: $31.00 - $35.00, depending on skillset and experience
Full Time Teammates are also eligible for:
  • Hourly Weekly Pay
  • Paid Training
  • Paid Time Off plus paid holidays
  • 401(k) with Company matching on a dollar-for-dollar basis
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
  • Group Health Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision & Disability
  • Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance
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Lead Diesel Maintenance Technician
Job Overview
The Lead Vehicle Technician will coordinate technician training, schedule work assignments and manage workflow, complete shop safety, operational audits, manage parts room inventory, replenishment and review, audit repair orders. The Lead will spend a portion of their day repairing, and maintaining all types of customer vehicles, and equipment, including routinely performing preventative maintenance and corrective maintenance to ensure efficient vehicle operations to perform job duties independently, with limited supervision; mentor for vehicle technicians, as needed, and will need to provide their own tools.

Duties&Responsibilities:

  • MaintainsafeandcleanconditionsinallFleetMaintenancefacilities
  • Serve as a mentor for Vehicle Technicians B and C, may perform other duties as assigned
  • Perform a complete diesel engine overhaul as necessary to rebuild, and repair drive chain components, automatic brake systems, etc. through an in-depth understanding of the equipment and processes; serveas an auditor to ensure jobs are complete and that all safety standards are maintained
  • Balance and manage workloads at multiple locations to ensure that all assets are repairedin atimelymanner
  • Performotherdutiesasassigned,includingcoveremployeevacationswhenneeded
  • Assistwithvehiclemaintenanceinanecientandcost-eectivemanner
  • Routinelycommunicateswiththemanagementteamaboutanyissuesorproblemsrequiringattention
  • Develop andmaintaina cooperative team shop environment through eective oversite of work activitiesand through partnering with teammates to complete the assigned workload
  • Maintainaccurateparts inventory, research and resolve all discovered inventory discrepancies andnoties maintenance management when a resolution is not available

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
  • Basic skills in welding and cutting torch operation
  • Basic electrical, mechanical diagnostics, and repair
  • Ability to schedule and prioritize daily tasks
  • Basic PC knowledge ABS diagnosis and repairs
  • Understanding of tire inflation systems
  • Knowledge of how to mount and dismount tires
  • Ability to comprehend and follow verbal and written instructions tools, equipment, machinery and, or materials used to power, hand, diagnostic tools operate material handling equipment
  • Operate material handling equipment
  • Must be capable of driving company equipment, including class 8 tractors indoor, outdoor and roadside work
  • Willingness to work any shift on the 24/7 Service Center, including Nights and, or Weekends as needed
  • Must be able to lift, up to 50lbs
  • Must be able to stand and walk for shift assigned
Minimum Qualifications
  • Must be at least 18 years old
  • High school diploma or GED
  • Knowledge acquired through 5-7 years of relevant work experience
  • D.O.T. Brake Inspection certification
  • Ability to obtain a DOT medical certificate
  • Valid Driver's License
Coca-Cola Consolidated is the nation's largest Coca-Cola bottler. Our diesel/fleet mechanics service external customers as well as Coca-Cola Consolidated fleet equipment. Technicians are employed by Coca Cola Consolidated, Inc and managed by Red Classic Transit, LLC.

Equal Opportunity Employer - All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Pay Range: 28.50-39.00 per_hour, General Benefits: Full Time Teammates are also eligible for:
  • Paid Training
  • Paid Time Off plus paid holidays
  • 401(k) with Company matching on a dollar-for-dollar basis
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
  • Group Health Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision & Disability
  • Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance

LeadFlex Job ID: 287581

External ID: 363647

Post Date: 12/15/2025

 

Salary : $31 - $35

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