Lead Diesel Technician

Company: Ashley Distribution Services, Ltd.
Location: Newmanstown
Posted on: November 28, 2025

Job Description:

Job Description Lead Diesel Technician– Leesport, PA \n \n Schedule: Wednesday - Friday 10:00 am - 8:30 pm & Saturday 7:00 am - 5:30 pm \n Shift Differentials Available \n \n Keep Trucks & Trailers Rolling – Your Skills Matter ! \n \n If you’re the kind of mechanic who knows diesel engines inside and out and can troubleshoot trailer systems with ease, we want you on our team! This is your chance to work with a company that values skilled tradespeople and gives you the tools to succeed. \n \n Why You’ll Love This Job \n \n ? Tool & Boot Allowance – Get a $300 annual boot allowance and $500 annual tool allowance so you’re always equipped for the job. \n ? Comprehensive Benefits – Health, dental, vision, retirement plans, and paid time off to support your well-being. \n ? Competitive Pay & Shift Differentials – Earn what you're worth with opportunities for additional pay. \n ? Growth & Stability – Work with a company that invests in its mechanics and keeps you busy year-round. \n \n ?? What You’ll Be Doing \n \n Inspect, repair, and maintain diesel trucks and trailers to ensure they meet safety and performance standards. \n Diagnose and fix diesel engine issues—from minor tune-ups to major overhauls. \n Perform routine maintenance like oil changes, filter replacements, and brake inspections. \n Troubleshoot and repair trailer systems, including brakes, suspension, lighting, and hydraulics. \n Ensure compliance with safety regulations and keep accurate maintenance records. \n Work as part of a skilled team to minimize downtime and maximize efficiency. \n \n ? What We’re Looking For \n \n ?? 5-7 years of experience as a diesel and/or trailer mechanic. \n ?? Strong knowledge of trailer systems, brakes, suspension, electrical, and hydraulics. \n ?? CDL or certifications are a plus but not required. \n ?? Ability to lift and move heavy equipment—this isn’t a desk job. \n ?? A team player with a commitment to quality and safety. \n \n Who We Are \n At Ashley, we’re more than a business…we’re family. As the largest manufacturer of home furnishings in the world, we know what it takes to build incredible furniture and future leaders. We’re problem solvers with the grit to persevere during challenging times and innovators who won't coast when times are good. We create solutions, not excuses. And never settle for the status quo. It’s the reason we’re always searching for better ways to deliver an exceptional customer experience. That's why Ashley Furniture is 1 in our industry. \n \n Ready to grow? You’ve come to the right place. Ashley Furniture has a “Growth Mindset”, and once you join our team, you’ll learn from the best in the business. \n Apply today and find your home at Ashley! \n \n Benefits We Offer \n \n Health, Dental, Vision, and Employee Assistance Program \n Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Your Birthday off \n Generous Employee Discount on home furnishings \n Professional Development Opportunities \n Ashley Wellness Centers (location specific) and Medical Tourism \n Telehealth \n 401(k) and Profit Sharing \n Life Insurance \n \n \n Our Core Values \n \n Honesty & Integrity \n \n Without hesitation, uses candor and is direct in communication \n Is tough-minded in working in and meeting the demands of reality \n Always tells the truth and follows through on commitments \n \n \n Passion, Drive, Discipline \n \n Enjoys working hard and pursues work with energy, drive, and willpower to finish \n Is disciplined in developing consistency into work processes \n Is focused and relentless in achieving goals \n \n \n Continuous Improvement/Operational Excellence \n \n Fights to take costs and waste out of the system \n Seeks to understand "why" something works the way it does, and through study and improvement determines how to better all processes and systems \n Strives for more in all areas of work by developing measurements, setting goals, and then working on ways to exceed goals through problem-solving methods that look beyond the obvious \n \n \n Dirty Fingernail \n \n ?Does not rely on reports to run the business, but rather goes to the work that is being done and sees if the work is being done right for him/herself \n Has an insatiable curiosity and takes a "Go and See" approach to understand the current state of the business and the competitive realities \n Takes a hands-on approach to tackle problems and demonstrates critical thinking through use of effective questioning…asking the 5 "Whys" \n \n \n Growth Focused \n \n Understands the customer’s needs and wants, then challenges current ways of doing business that inhibits growth and organizes work to meet those needs \n Is competitive by studying the competition and is aggressive in looking for ways to beat them \n Strives to be the BEST by improving the quality of processes, reducing costs, doing more business, being profitable, and growing the business? \n \n \n \n To learn more about Ashley Furniture, our community engagement programs, environmental stewardship, and our core values, please visit our Corporate Social Responsibility information page: \n Corporate Social Responsibility \n \n This position is classified as safety-sensitive; therefore, successful completion of a drug screening is required as a condition of employment. \n \n \n

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