Lead Technician

Lead Technician

Location: Bolingbrook, IL

Pay Rate: $35.00–$45.00 per hour

Schedule: Monday-Friday from 8:00AM-5:00PM

For those who want to keep growing, learning, and evolving. We at Kelly® hear you, and we’re here for you! We’re seeking a Lead Technician to work at a premier transportation and fleet services provider in Bolingbrook, IL. Sound good? Take a closer look below. You owe it to yourself to consider this great new opportunity.

Why you should apply to be Lead Technician:

• Competitive pay rate based on your skills, certifications, and experience

• Work with advanced diagnostic tools and OEM diagnostic software in a modern, safety-focused environment

• Opportunity to mentor and lead an experienced team of diesel technicians

• Be part of a respected industry leader committed to operational excellence and employee growth

What’s a typical day as Lead Technician? You’ll be:

• Leading, mentoring, and supervising a team of technicians in a fast-paced truck service shop

• Assigning, prioritizing, and monitoring daily work orders to ensure timely, efficient, and high-quality completion

• Providing on-the-job training, technical guidance, and feedback to team members, and onboarding new technicians

• Performing advanced troubleshooting, diagnostics, and repairs on Class 7 and 8 heavy-duty trucks, including engines, emissions, aftertreatment, transmissions, drivetrains, suspensions, brakes, electrical systems, and HVAC

• Utilizing diagnostic software such as Cummins Insite, Detroit DiagnosticLink, Bendix ACom, WABCO, Tech Tool, DAVIE4, and other OEM platforms

• Conducting DOT inspections and ensuring all equipment meets regulatory compliance

• Maintaining safe shop practices and enforcing PPE, lockout/tagout, and standardized procedures

• Overseeing shop cleanliness, organization, inventory, and workflow efficiency

• Documenting maintenance activities and monitoring technician productivity in fleet management systems (e.g., Fleetrock, TMT)

• Assisting with preventive maintenance scheduling, root-cause analysis, warranty recovery, and vendor coordination

This job might be an outstanding fit if you:

• Have at least 5 years of experience as a heavy-duty diesel mechanic (Class 7/8)

• Possess advanced knowledge of diesel engines, air systems, electrical diagnostics, and aftertreatment systems

• Have experience leading a team or acting as a senior/lead technician in a shop environment

• Demonstrate strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills with OEM software

• Hold a valid driver’s license and can lift 50+ lbs. as required for the role

• Are safety-focused with strong leadership, communication, and documentation skills

• Hold a CDL Class A or B and/or ASE Medium/Heavy Truck Certifications (T2, T4, T5, T6, T7, or L2)

• Have experience with fleet maintenance management software

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Please note: The following benefits reflect Kelly's general offerings. Eligibility may vary by assignment, location, and job type. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here (https://www.mykelly.com/help-support-working-with-kelly-us/#Benefits) for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Put your skills to work.

There are a lot of different light industrial jobs out there. Kelly ® Professional & Industrial recruiters are focused on only offering opportunities with companies that provide competitive pay, safe work environments, and cultures that recognize your value. Whether you’re looking for flexible shifts, performance bonuses, or a progressive work culture—we’re dedicated to finding the very best opportunities for you.

About Kelly

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Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.