Regional Service Manager – VTRL Service Operations | Southern California & Phoenix Region

TRL Systems, Inc.; Fontana (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fantastic Culture

401k + match

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance + HS

Employer paid Life Insurance

Paid Vacation Days

Job summary

Velocity Truck Rental and Leasing is seeking a Regional Service Manager to oversee service departments across the region. You will drive safe, efficient, profitable maintenance operations and partner with branch leaders to improve performance and vehicle readiness.

The role requires leadership of service managers and technicians, adherence to DOT/OSHA standards, and travel across the assigned region. Compensation includes base salary with bonuses and full benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of progressive experience in heavy-duty truck maintenance, fleet maintenance, rental and leasing, or related service.
• Minimum of three years of experience managing multiple service locations or teams.
• Strong knowledge of diesel engines, preventive maintenance, diagnostics, and fleet repair operations.
• Experience with budgets, labor productivity, and reducing downtime.
• Working knowledge of DOT, OSHA, environmental and safety requirements.
• Experience with fleet-maintenance, work-order, telematics, or dealership-management systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor service managers, shop supervisors, and technicians across the region.
• Establish consistent service procedures, performance standards, and operating practices.
• Monitor maintenance schedules, downtime, and fleet availability.
• Ensure vehicles are properly maintained and returned to service safely.
• Analyze performance data and implement improvements for profitability and efficiency.
• Collaborate with branch leadership to set priorities and manage budgets.

Skills

Leadership

Fleet maintenance knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Diesel engines knowledge

Microsoft Office

Education

ASE or OEM certifications

Tools

Fleet-management systems

Work-order systems

Telematics systems

Dealership-management systems

Job description

Who We Are:

Velocity Truck Rental and Leasing is a rapidly growing, employee and customer focused company, servicing the Commercial Truck Rental and Full-Service Lease markets across the U.S. Southwest and Southeast regions and in Canada. With over 3,000 company trucks in our local markets plus the support of NationaLease across the country we have proven to be a premier partner. Velocity Truck Rental and Leasing is part of the Velocity Vehicle Group family, a premium commercial brand medium to heavy truck dealership that offers the full-service experience for our customers, from an outstanding sales organization to highly skilled technicians to service your vehicle, and on demand parts.

What’s in it for You:

Velocity Truck Rental and Leasing is a fast paced and growing organization that is looking for candidates that are ready for a daily challenge and cannot wait to provide superior customer service both internally and externally. VTRL offers fantastic Culture as well as competitive pay, 401K W/Match, Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits. Become a part of our team and immerse yourself in a company that fosters a Great Place to Work culture!

Essential Functions and Purpose:

The Regional Service Manager provides leadership and operational oversight for the Velocity Truck Rental & Leasing service departments within an assigned region. This position is responsible for ensuring safe, efficient, and profitable maintenance operations while maintaining high standards for vehicle readiness, regulatory compliance, customer service, and technician performance.

The Regional Service Manager partners with branch leaders, service managers, fleet operations, rental and leasing teams, and other business partners to improve service performance, reduce vehicle downtime, control maintenance costs, and ensure the reliability of the regional fleet.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership, direction, and operational support to service managers, shop supervisors, technicians, and other service team members throughout the assigned region.
• Establish consistent service procedures, performance expectations, and operating standards across all regional locations.
• Monitor preventive maintenance schedules, repair quality, vehicle downtime, work-order completion, and fleet availability.
• Ensure rental and lease vehicles are properly maintained and returned to service safely and efficiently.
• Review regional service performance, including productivity, labor utilization, technician efficiency, maintenance expenses, repair turnaround time, and customer satisfaction.
• Develop and implement strategies to improve service profitability, operational efficiency, and overall fleet performance.
• Analyze maintenance trends and identify opportunities to reduce repeat repairs, outside repair expenses, vehicle downtime, and unnecessary costs.
• Ensure preventive maintenance inspections and repairs are completed according to company standards, manufacturer specifications, customer agreements, and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct regular visits to regional service locations to evaluate shop operations, safety practices, staffing levels, equipment needs, and service quality.
• Partner with branch and operations leadership to establish service priorities based on fleet requirements and customer commitments.
• Support service managers with workload planning, technician scheduling, shop capacity, and repair prioritization.
• Lead, coach, mentor, and develop service managers and other service leaders within the region.
• Establish individual and departmental performance goals and hold service leaders accountable for achieving results.
• Assist with recruiting, interviewing, selecting, onboarding, training, and retaining qualified technicians and service leaders.
• Identify technician training and development needs and help establish career-development opportunities.
• Promote a positive, professional, and performance-focused work environment.
• Ensure all service locations comply with company safety policies, environmental requirements, OSHA standards, DOT regulations, and other applicable federal, state, and local requirements.
• Partner with the Safety Department to address safety concerns, workplace incidents, regulatory requirements, and corrective-action plans.
• Monitor the condition of service facilities, tools, diagnostic equipment, and shop equipment and recommend necessary repairs, replacements, or capital investments.
• Review warranty opportunities and ensure eligible repairs are properly documented and submitted.
• Build and maintain productive relationships with manufacturers, dealerships, parts suppliers, outside repair vendors, and other service providers.
• Evaluate vendor performance, repair quality, response time, and pricing to ensure cost-effective service.
• Assist with the development and management of regional service budgets, forecasts, staffing plans, and capital-expenditure requests.
• Review operational and financial reports and provide service updates, recommendations, and action plans to senior leadership.
• Respond to escalated customer or operational concerns and ensure timely and appropriate resolution.
• Support new location openings, acquisitions, system implementations, and other regional business initiatives.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of 4 years of progressive experience in heavy-duty truck maintenance, fleet maintenance, transportation, rental and leasing, or a related service environment.
• Minimum of three years of experience managing multiple service locations, departments, or operational teams preferred.
• Strong knowledge of diesel engines, commercial trucks, preventive maintenance programs, diagnostic procedures, and fleet repair operations.
• Demonstrated experience managing service performance, budgets, labor productivity, repair costs, and vehicle downtime.
• Working knowledge of DOT, OSHA, environmental, and workplace-safety requirements.
• Experience with fleet-maintenance, work-order, telematics, or dealership-management systems preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet company driving requirements.
• Ability to travel frequently throughout the assigned region and occasionally work outside normal business hours.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting a commercial truck rental and leasing organization.
• Experience managing maintenance operations for multiple branches or a geographically dispersed fleet.
• ASE, OEM, or other relevant technical certifications.
• Experience with alternative-fuel or electric commercial vehicles.
• Strong understanding of full-service lease agreements, maintenance reserves, warranty recovery, and outside repair management.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong leadership, coaching, and team-development abilities.
• Excellent operational, financial, and analytical skills.
• Ability to review performance data and develop measurable improvement plans.
• Strong knowledge of service-department workflow and fleet-maintenance best practices.
• Ability to manage multiple locations, priorities, and projects simultaneously.
• Effective communication, presentation, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Strong judgment and problem-solving abilities.
• Commitment to safety, regulatory compliance, customer service, and operational excellence.
• Ability to build effective working relationships across departments and organizational levels.
• Ability to lead change and establish consistent processes across multiple locations.

Compensation:

• Base Salary: $130,000-$150,000/annually (depending on experience and qualifications)
• Plus Commission and Bonus Incentive
• Full-time position

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to pass post offer drug test, physical and background check

Benefits Velocity Vehicle Group Offers:

• Fantastic Culture
• 401k + match
• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance + HSA & FSA
• Employer paid Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation Days