VIN Truck Shop Lead

Date: Nov 7, 2025

Location: St. Joe, IN, US, 46785

Company: Nucor

Job Details

Division: Vulcraft Indiana

Location: St. Joe, IN, United States  

Application deadline: November 28, 2025

Welcome to Nucor, where our unique culture sets us apart. Joining Nucor means becoming part of North America's largest steel and steel products manufacturer, offering unmatched career opportunities and stability. We are known for our innovative sustainability practices and are the continent's largest recycler. Our vibrant culture, built on personal connections and teamwork, empowers every team member with the freedom to innovate and contribute to our collective success. Experience a workplace where safety, efficiency, and meaningful personal connections define every day, enriching both our teammates and the communities we serve.

Nucor supports its teammates with top-tier benefits like Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability Insurance, 401K and Roth accounts, Profit sharing, Pay-for-performance bonuses, Paid parental leave, Tuition reimbursement, Stock program, Scholarships and more.

 

 

Basic Job Functions:

The Truck Shop Lead is responsible for leading the truck shop team to achieve the highest standards of safety, quality, and productivity. This position oversees and actively participates in all truck shop operations, including but not limited to:

  1. Scheduling and coordinating preventative maintenance.  Especially as it pertains to FMCSA regulations.
  2. Assigning and monitoring repair work.
  3. Managing parts pricing with vendors and ordering.
  4. Maintaining appropriate inventory levels.
  5. Communicating effectively with drivers, logistics team, and loading crew.
  6. Performing hands-on work as needed.
  7. Train, develop, and expand team expectations to support departmental and enterprise growth.
  8. Demonstrate forward-thinking and proactive leadership to improve processes and drive continuous improvement.
  9. Be available to work overtime, weekends, and holidays with little or no notice when required.

 

Safety is the most important part of all jobs within Nucor; therefore, candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times.

Minimum Qualifications:

  1. 1 year of work experience in a mechanical/industrial work environment.
  2. Must have a valid driver's license and must be able to attain a minimum CDL B (CDL A preferred) within a year.

Preferred Qualifications:

  1. 1 year of leadership experience with direct reports.
  1. Diesel Mechanic certification(s)
  2. Proven Tractor (Class 8)/Trailer (air brakes), Forklift, and other heavy equipment mechanical experience.
  3. Experience in all aspects of maintenance requirements of commercial vehicles and a familiarity with federal and state regulations governing them.
  4. Experience working with vendors and negotiating prices/rates.
  5. Experience managing inventory.
  6. Working knowledge of SAP and Microsoft Office tools.
  7. Class A CDL holder.

 

Nucor is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer – M/F/Disabled/Vets – and a drug – free workplace


Nearest Major Market: Fort Wayne