3rd Shift Diesel Technician Foreman– Roseville, MN

3rd Shift Diesel Technician Foreman – Roseville, MN | $32–$40/hr + $2 Shift Differential

If you are an experienced Diesel Technician who is ready to step into a leadership role, thrives on nights, and wants a shop that rewards your performance, Universal Truck Service has the opportunity for you.

Who We Are

Universal Truck Service is a family-owned, three-generation company that has grown from a two-bay shop in New Brighton to a 68,000 sq ft facility in Roseville since 2000. Universal Truck Service is a Cummins dealer, an Autocar and Hyundai Construction Equipment dealer, and one of the most well-equipped heavy-duty truck shops in the Twin Cities. Diesel Technicians and shop leaders at Universal Truck Service receive ongoing OEM training, modern tooling, and a clear path forward.

Universal Truck Service was founded on the belief that great service and quality are not a thing of the past.

A Day in the Life

As a 3rd Shift Diesel Technician Foreman at Universal Truck Service, you will work a 4/10 schedule - four ten-hour nights Monday through Thursday, with three-day weekends every week. You will work hands-on alongside your team while overseeing shop flow, assigning work, and ensuring every job meets the quality and timeline expectations Universal Truck Service is known for. You will assist with diagnostics, keep customers updated on job progress, coordinate with the service writer, and provide ongoing training to shop personnel. This role is for a Diesel Technician who leads from the front.

What You'll Do

• Manage service and repair personnel by assigning and directing activities, following up on in-progress repairs, and appraising shop personnel performance
• Plan and schedule repairs proactively - review the daily workload and build an efficient execution plan each shift
• Assist technicians with diagnostics and mechanical support as needed
• Perform ongoing hands-on training of service and repair personnel
• Oversee active jobs to ensure they stay within estimated limits and customer expectations
• Provide customers with clear, accurate daily updates on job progress
• Perform repairs directly when needed
• Back up the Maintenance Manager and service writer by answering phones, responding to emails, and handling COD customer billing as needed

Schedule

3rd Shift - 4/10 schedule (Monday through Thursday nights). $2/hr shift differential included. Three-day weekends every week.

What You Bring

• 2+ years of experience as a Diesel Technician or Diesel Mechanic
• Strong mechanical and troubleshooting abilities across Class 6, 7, and 8 trucks and medium duty trucks
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Own tools and toolbox
• Strong computer skills and ability to adapt to new software programs
• Valid Class A or B driver's license recommended
• High school diploma required; technical degree or DOT certification a plus

What You Get

• $32–$40/hr depending on experience
• $2/hr shift differential
• $1,000–$1,500 performance bonus every 90 days (80% of Universal Truck Service Diesel Technicians hit it)
• $300 tool and boot bonus every 90 days
• Medical, Dental, and Disability Insurance
• PTO and Paid Holidays
• 401K with company match
• Tool and toolbox program with 2-year commitment
• Paid Cummins and Hyundai OEM certification training
• Three-day weekends every week

Ready to Join the Team?

Click to fill out our 3-minute application and a member of the Universal Truck Service team will be in touch within 24–48 hours.

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