Diesel Shop Leader

Swift Transportation; Decatur (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Swift Transportation seeks a Maintenance Shop Leader to maximize efficiency and oversee operations at our maintenance facility. The ideal candidate will have over 4 years of heavy-duty vehicle maintenance experience and leadership skills. This role offers competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to make a significant impact in a leading transportation company.

Benefits

Competitive starting salary

Potential bonus pay

Comprehensive Benefits Package

401(K)

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• 4+ years heavy duty vehicle maintenance experience required.
• Previous shop leadership experience required.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred for specific locations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance shop efficiency and staff.
• Ensure shop safety and compliance with regulations.
• Lead maintenance operations and supervise staff.

Skills

Vendor negotiation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft suite

Job description

Accelerate your Career!

At Swift, our greatest asset is OUR PEOPLE! We strive to be the best and give our best every day. We are passionate about learning and cultivating an environment of safety, honesty and mutual respect. We are a family where everyone has a voice and plays an essential role in our overall success and the success of our drivers. Your voice and perspective matter at Swift Transportation. We understand that you are the subject matter expert, and we trust you to ideate and execute those ideas based on the best interest of the company.

Be a part of something bigger. Be a part of the #1 full truckload carrier in the nation. Be a part of Swift Transportation.

Job Responsibilities: What you will do

To maximize the efficiency of the maintenance work force and ensure cost effective utilization of the maintenance facility.

• Oversee assigned maintenance shop(s) ensuring appropriately staffed, operating within budget constraints and meets all safety requirements.
• Ensure shop building and yard are appropriately equipped with tools and safety equipment.
• Ensure assigned employees have completed assigned training for safety programs and acquired certification where necessary.
• Ensure the shop meets all government regulations (state and federal E.P.A. OSHA).
• Lead the maintenance shop and provides daily supervision of shop supervisors/lead persons/shop employees.
• Monitor purchases and takes corrective action when out of compliance with KNX policies/procedures.
• Determine best solution for repair decisions made on equipment in assigned shop(s).
• Lead accident estimates and bids for equipment outsourced from their location.
• Negotiate with local vendor for uniforms, trash, hazardous material disposal, chemical supplies, etc.
• Ensure assigned customer locations have a written schedule on when tire inflation and safety checks are performed.
• Lead customer site trailer maintenance and provide feed back on Customer site programs.
• Interact with all departments to measure maintenance performance; make corrective action recommendations based on findings.
• Participate in field maintenance cost reduction programs and interacts effectively with company and departmental personnel.
• Conduct and/or coordinate reviews of SOP programs and policies to ensure appropriate support is provided to their shop.
• Proactively work to assist others in achieving the organization's objective.

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Qualifications: What you need to bring

• 4+ years heavy duty vehicle maintenance experience required.
• Previous shop leadership experience required.
• Vendor negotiation experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and/or experience required.
• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft suite.
• FOR SPECIFIC LOCATIONS ONLY: Must be bilingual in English and Spanish.

What we offer:

• Competitive starting salary commensurate with experience and geographic location.
• Potential bonus pay based on company performance.
• Opportunities to volunteer and give back to local communities.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package which includes:
  • 401(K)
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Supplemental and Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan

The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, military status, disability, genetic information or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.