Truck Shop Mgr

About the Role

Provide day-to-day supervision of the Truck Shop department in coordination with the Live Haul Manager. Oversee a team of four employees: three mechanics and one cage repair person.

Responsibilities

• Manage all employees and equipment involved with the truck shop.
• Assign, complete, and inspect all work orders.
• Be fair and consistent with all employees in performing their jobs.
• Utilize D7i to order and maintain parts inventory and track equipment units (trucks, trailers, loaders).
• Complete a daily roster report to track employee attendance.
• Manage employee performance and any related problems using the Company’s Progressive Discipline Policy.
• Ensure all vehicles and equipment are in good and safe working condition.
• Ensure that inspections are completed timely and are in compliance with DOT regulations.
• Constantly monitor equipment and maintenance schedules.
• Prepare trucks and ensure equipment is ready to move/operate.
• Account for all employees and ensure they arrive to work when scheduled.
• Complete paperwork and file reports when jobs are finished.
• Monitor ongoing shop work and inspect work as required.
• Input data into D7i.
• Assess situations and make decisions for a plan of action, even under pressure.
• Communicate effectively with all levels of employees, both verbally and in writing.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years experience in truck shop operations.
• Demonstrated vehicle maintenance skills.
• Demonstrated decision-making skills.
• Ability to read and respond to emails.
• Efficient use of D7i.
• CDL License and acceptable driving record.
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts or more as required.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Be on call 24 hours / 7 days a week.
• Capable of getting into and out of trucks and loaders.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Able to respond quickly in times of breakdowns.
• Able to read weather situations and adjust scheduling as needed (e.g., icy conditions requiring chains on trucks or loaders).
• Must be able to use Microsoft Outlook and D7i.
• Must be able to read and write in English.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree or Certificate from Technical College in a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of truck shop experience.
• Solid computer skills, including experience with Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and D7i.
• Previous Truck Shop Management experience.

Supervisory Role

This is a Leader of People role requiring competencies in:

• Sizing up People
• Delegation
• Planning
• Customer Focus
• Conflict Management