Diesel Shop Leader — Drive Maintenance Excellence

Swift Transportation; Sumner (WA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Quarterly Bonus

401(k) Plan

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Pet Insurance

Holiday Pay

Stock Purchase Plan

Employee Discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Swift Transportation is seeking a Diesel Shop Service Leader in Sumner, WA. This role focuses on maximizing maintenance efficiency, leading shop staff, and ensuring cost-effective facility utilization.

You will oversee safety training, compliance with EPA and OSHA, and coordinate with departments to optimize maintenance performance. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Valid Driver's License.
• Background check required.
• Pre-employment hair drug screening.
• Previous shop leadership experience required.
• Vendor negotiation experience preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance shop(s) to ensure appropriate staffing, budget adherence, and safety compliance.
• Ensure shop and yard are equipped with tools and safety equipment.
• Verify staff training and required certifications are up to date.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations (EPA/OSHA).
• Provide daily supervision of shop supervisors and staff.
• Monitor purchases and enforce KNX policies/procedures.
• Lead repair decisions for equipment in assigned shops and manage vendor relationships.
• Negotiate with local vendors for uniforms, disposal, and supplies.
• Maintain written tire inflation and safety check schedules at customer locations.
• Lead site trailer maintenance and provide feedback on client programs.
• Coordinate cross-department efforts to improve maintenance performance.
• Contribute to cost-reduction programs and SOP reviews.
• Support colleagues to achieve organizational objectives.

Skills

Valid Driver's License

Background Check

Drug Screening

Leadership Experience

Vendor Negotiation

Verbal & Written Communication

Microsoft Office

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Swift Transportation is seeking a Diesel Shop Service Leader in Sumner, WA. This role focuses on maximizing maintenance efficiency, leading shop staff, and ensuring cost-effective facility utilization.

You will oversee safety training, compliance with EPA and OSHA, and coordinate with departments to optimize maintenance performance. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential.