Truck Services Manager

About the role

Our Truck Service team is comprised of nearly 3,000 highly skilled technicians and spans coast to coast. With over 280 locations across the country, TA Truck Service has a solid foundation and a forward-thinking vision. The Truck Service General Manager is an inspirational leader who oversees the Truck Service Profit Center which includes leading a team of technicians, overseeing marketing and operations functions, and ensuring excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Be a servant leader and inspire your team to meet and exceed company performance standards and improve the Truck Service department (i.e. fast and friendly customer service, good product knowledge, up-beat atmosphere, etc.)
• Develop a trusting atmosphere that is conducive to receiving feedback from team members and guests; coach and performance manage team members according to company policy
• Recruit, hire, train and retain highly motivated employees according to company guidelines and create a culture where employees feel respected and recognized for their achievements
• Coach your team in troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing heavy-duty trucks and trailers in a professional and accommodating manner
• Conduct visual inspections to ensure that all products and services are available
• Be responsible for achieving financial objectives of the business through effective management of people, product, service and facility processes, including a focus on the revenue and profit components
• Lead all aspects of payroll, accounting, inventory and personnel documentation procedures to ensure accuracy and timeliness in reporting and compliance with state and federal laws
• Adhere to safety standards and abide by standards of operation. Follow company guidelines on vendor relationships

Requirements

• A High School Diploma (or GED) required; Associate’s or bachelor’s degree preferred
• 5+ years of supervisory experience in the following areas preferred: convenience store, truck service, travel center, or other related business activity
• Proficient planning and analytical skills (i.e. understanding the calculations on the P&L, coverage ratio, budget & expense report, etc.) – able to achieve positive financial results
• Exhibit excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to effectively present business actions plans and operational reports to management
• Work flexible hours including nights, weekends and some holidays in interior and exterior conditions
• A valid driver's license required

Qualifications

• High School Diploma (or GED)
• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree preferred
• 5+ years of supervisory experience in the following areas preferred: convenience store, truck service, travel center, or other related business activity
• Proficient planning and analytical skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to effectively present business actions plans and operational reports to management
• Valid driver's license

Skills

• Leadership
• Customer service
• Team management
• Technical troubleshooting
• Financial management
• Operational oversight
• Communication
• Flexibility
• Physical demands

Benefits

• Competitive salary and annual bonus opportunity
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• 401(k) with a company match
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• On-site meal discounts
• A wide variety of discounts on technology, travel, food and fuel
• Opportunity for growth and advancement with company paid training
• Relocation Assistance (relocation not required)

Pay

$68,000.00 - 74,000.00 annually

Schedule

Night, weekend, and holiday shifts are common.

Company Information

TravelCenters of America is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, familial status, ancestry, sex, gender, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, handicap, military service or Veteran status, genetic information or membership in any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local law. At TravelCenters of America, we invite everyone to make themselves at home. Individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation related to our recruiting process. If you would like to request an accommodation related to the recruitment process, please email us at appada@ta-petro.com.