First-Shift Maintenance Lead: Drive Team & Ops

Anderson Trucking Service; Indiana; On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Anderson Trucking Service is seeking a Maintenance Service Leader to oversee daily maintenance and repair operations. You will schedule, monitor shop staff, and organize parts, supplies, records, and files to provide safe, efficient service to customers.

You will coordinate activities with shop personnel, vendors, ATS operations, drivers, and contractors. The role requires supervisory experience in a maintenance shop, knowledge of maintenance software, and a strong ability to manage parts and

Qualifications

• 1-3 years related field experience in automotive/medium-heavy equipment repair or similar.
• 1-3 years supervisory experience in a maintenance shop preferred.
• Experience with Meritor Toolbox, Bendix, and Haldex preferred.
• Solid understanding of parts and inventory control (1-2 years training/experience).
• Able to read and reference DOT Out of Service regulations.
• Must have high stress tolerance and ability to multi-task.
• Demonstrated planning, organizing, and prioritization skills.
• DOT and forklift certification preferred or ability to become certified within 90 days.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Excellent written, listening and verbal communication.
• Occasional overnight travel.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate installation, maintenance, and repair of equipment by scheduling work and leading technicians.
• Partner with Shop Manager and HR on recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, and training.
• Provide performance management with SMART goals, feedback, coaching, and progressive discipline.
• Monitor preventive maintenance and repairs to ensure safe, DOT-compliant conditions.
• Track work-in-progress to ensure tasks meet company and DOT standards.
• Serve as escalation point and mentor for complex repairs.
• Ensure all parts are added to work orders for correct billing.
• Ensure safety procedures and DOT regulations are followed.
• Maintain communication with drivers/Operations about status of work.
• Complete responsibilities outside normal hours as needed and travel may occur.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Parts and inventory control

Reading DOT regs

Stress management

Multi-tasking

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Education

AAS Degree in medium/heavy truck diesel program

Two-year maintenance-related program

Tools

Meritor Toolbox

Bendix

Haldex

Job description

Anderson Trucking Service is seeking a Maintenance Service Leader to oversee daily maintenance and repair operations. You will schedule, monitor shop staff, and organize parts, supplies, records, and files to provide safe, efficient service to customers.

You will coordinate activities with shop personnel, vendors, ATS operations, drivers, and contractors. The role requires supervisory experience in a maintenance shop, knowledge of maintenance software, and a strong ability to manage parts and