Garage Supervisor – Heavy Trucks and Equipment

About the role

A well-established organization is seeking a hands-on Garage Supervisor to lead daily maintenance operations for a diverse fleet of commercial trucks and heavy equipment. This is a boots-on-the-ground leadership position for someone who can direct technicians, prioritize repairs, maintain strong DOT standards, and keep the shop operating safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Lead approximately eight mechanics across first and second shifts.
• Prioritize preventive maintenance, DOT-related repairs, inspections, breakdowns, and daily assignments.
• Provide technical guidance and assist with diagnostics or difficult repairs when needed.
• Maintain accurate work orders, service records, inspection documentation, and DOT compliance.
• Monitor repair quality, technician productivity, fleet availability, and shop safety.
• Coordinate parts, inventory, vendors, and outside repair services.
• Train, coach, and support technicians while maintaining accountability for performance and workmanship.
• Communicate equipment status and maintenance priorities to operations leadership.

Requirements

• Supervisory experience in a truck, fleet, diesel, or heavy-equipment maintenance environment.
• Strong knowledge of DOT inspections, documentation, compliance, and safety-related repairs.
• Hands-on experience with diesel trucks, trailers, brakes, hydraulics, electrical systems, and heavy equipment.
• Ability to organize shop workflow and make sound decisions when priorities change.
• Experience training, developing, and directing maintenance technicians.
• Strong communication, organization, and follow-through.

Pay

$80,000–$95,000 Base Salary + Paid Overtime

Schedule

First shift begins at approximately 6:00 a.m., with some flexibility. This is a fully onsite position. Must be available to support second-shift operations by phone and occasionally onsite when needed.