Lead Diesel Technician - Madison, WI

Job DetailsJob Location: MADISON OFFICE - MADISON, WI 53704Salary Range: $60,000.00 - $100,000.00Job Shift: 1st ShiftTransport Refrigeration, Inc. Position: Diesel Mechanic / Reefer Technician - Shift Lead  Location: 29 Transport Court, Madison, WI Pay: $55,000 - $100,000 per hour, based on experience and demonstrated skills  Build a career that keeps customers moving Why this role matters: A strong shift leader keeps technicians productive, repairs accurate, customers informed, and the next shift prepared—while still stepping into difficult technical work when the team needs support. Lead the shift from the shop floor. TRI's Lead Diesel/Reefer Technician combines advanced transport-refrigeration work with daily coordination of technicians, repair priorities, quality, customer deadlines, repair orders, training, and cross-shift communication. Transport Refrigeration, Inc. is a factory-authorized Thermo King dealer supporting the equipment that keeps temperature-sensitive products moving. We value safe work, clear customer service, technical growth, teamwork, and doing the job right. What you'll do • Plan and manage shift workflow, assign work, monitor standard repair times, and adjust priorities as customer needs change. • Ensure technicians complete safe, high-quality repairs and installations on time. • Open repair orders, document work to be completed, and review completed jobs for labor, parts, and clear repair descriptions. • Communicate completed and incomplete work, risks, parts needs, and priorities to the next shift. • Coach and train technicians across transport refrigeration, cab A/C, APU, heater, installation, road-service, and related product lines. • Perform hands-on diagnostics, repairs, installations, rebuilds, road service, and on-call work. • Assist customers, answer service calls, process C.O.D. work, and support Parts counter needs when coverage is unavailable. • Oversee shop and yard cleanliness and safe use of vehicles, forklifts, hoists, saws, and tools. • Protect confidential information and support other assigned service needs. What you'll bring • High school diploma or equivalent; technical/vocational training is preferred. • Strong hands-on technician experience in transport refrigeration, HVAC/R, diesel, automotive, or related systems and prior lead/supervisory experience or demonstrated leadership readiness. • Ability to assign work, coach technicians, communicate expectations, and maintain accountability respectfully. • Valid unrestricted driver's license and ability to travel for training, meetings, projects, or trade shows. • EPA 608/609 and applicable Wisconsin mobile A/C certification; ability to maintain/increase Certi-Tech level and complete forklift certification. • Clear work-order writing, basic math, and Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook skills. • Professional toolbox with standard/metric hand and air tools plus required refrigeration/electrical specialty tools. • Ability to work overtime, road service, and on-call duties when needed. • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds several times per day and work from ladders, scaffolding, and creepers. • Professional, respectful, safety-focused, team-first leadership style. Schedule, location, and work environment • Full-time, nonexempt, hands-on shop leadership position. • Specific shift and on-call rotation will be confirmed during the hiring process. • Overtime, road service, travel, and coverage may be required based on customer and shop needs. • Work occurs in the service shop, yard, on road calls, and occasionally outdoors in varying weather. • Primary reporting location: 29 Transport Court, Madison, WI 53704. What TRI offers • PTO begins accruing on Day 1. • Medical, dental, and vision insurance with multiple plan options. • Company contributions to eligible Health Savings Accounts. • 401(k) with company match, subject to plan eligibility. • Company-paid life insurance and long-term disability coverage. • Paid onboarding, training, and opportunities to grow with TRI. • Quarterly performance bonus opportunity, subject to current program terms. • Boot and safety-glasses allowance. • Paid Thermo King and professional certification training. • Tuition reimbursement for eligible recent technical-school graduates. Benefit eligibility, waiting periods, bonus programs, allowances, and plan terms are governed by current company policies and plan documents. What success looks like • Technicians receive clear assignments, support, training, and follow-up. • Customer deadlines and repair priorities are visible and actively managed. • Quality, safety, repair times, labor, parts, and work-order information remain controlled. • The next shift receives a complete, useful handoff. • The leader contributes technically without becoming the only person who can solve problems. Compensation Pay: $60,000 - $100,000/year based on relevant experience, technical depth, and certifications. Apply today If this sounds like the kind of work and team you are looking for, apply to join Transport Refrigeration, Inc. (TRI) at 29 Transport Court, Madison, WI 53704. Equal opportunity: Transport Refrigeration, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable law. Reasonable accommodation is available for the application and hiring process. No recruiting agencies, please. 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