Diesel Shop Service Manager - Lead Ops & Growth

Salem Leasing; Port Wentworth (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Uniforms/ safety shoe program

401(k) Retirement Plan with Company - 

Paid holidays

Vacation

Education Reimbursement Program

Job summary

Salem Leasing is seeking a Service Manager to lead shop operations, supervise technicians, and ensure the servicing and maintenance of customer equipment is efficient and effective. The role includes directing shop staff, coordinating with vendors, and maintaining a safe, productive environment.

The ideal candidate has hands-on diesel mechanic experience, strong leadership and communication skills, and a commitment to high-quality service.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years hands-on medium and heavy duty diesel truck mechanic and supervisory experience.
• Flexible with shifts, strong customer focus, meet scheduled deadlines.
• Working knowledge of computer diagnostics and shop parts/maintenance software.
• Mechanical skills required.
• Effective leader with strong communication skills.
• CDL license preferred; Brake and DOT Certification advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and supervise activities of all assigned personnel.
• Provide appropriate supervision to employees; ensure duties are performed on time.
• Hire, train and evaluate personnel.
• Establish and maintain good working relationships with vendors.
• Follow up on additional work needed on units leaving the shop for outside repairs.
• Comply with all Company, DOT and OSHA guidelines.

Skills

Diesel mechanic

Supervisory experience

Customer focus

Communication skills

Mechanical skills

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Computer diagnostics

Shop software

Job description

Salem Leasing is seeking a Service Manager to lead shop operations, supervise technicians, and ensure the servicing and maintenance of customer equipment is efficient and effective. The role includes directing shop staff, coordinating with vendors, and maintaining a safe, productive environment.

The ideal candidate has hands-on diesel mechanic experience, strong leadership and communication skills, and a commitment to high-quality service.