Shop Manager

Knight Transportation; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 74,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Knight Transportation is seeking an experienced maintenance leader to oversee our heavy-duty vehicle shops. You will supervise shop staff, ensure safety and regulatory compliance, manage budgeted operations, and coordinate cost-reduction initiatives across locations.

The role requires strong communication, vendor negotiation, and proficiency with Microsoft Office, with bilingual English/Spanish capability for certain locations.

Qualifications

• 4+ years heavy duty vehicle maintenance experience.
• Previous shop leadership experience.
• Vendor negotiation experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• 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 for the purpose of verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Oversee assigned maintenance shop(s), ensure staffing within budget and safety requirements.
• Ensure shop building and yard are equipped with tools and safety gear.
• Ensure employees complete safety training and certifications where needed.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations (EPA/OSHA).
• Lead shop supervision and daily activities of shop supervisors and team.
• Monitor purchases and enforce KNX policies and procedures.
• Determine best repair decisions for equipment in shops.
• Lead estimates and bids for outsourced equipment repairs.
• Negotiate with local vendors for uniforms, disposal, supplies.
• Ensure customer locations have schedules for tire inflation and safety checks.
• Lead customer-site trailer maintenance and feedback on programs.
• Collaborate with departments to measure performance and drive corrective actions.

Skills

Heavy‑duty maintenance

Shop leadership

Vendor negotiation

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Work with the Industry Leader!

As the most profitable and fastest growing truckload carrier, we are driven to innovate the transportation industry. Knight is a career destination for passionate and talented people seeking growth and opportunity with an industry leader.

What do we live by? The answer is simple…OUR PEOPLE! Knight Transportation is powered by people. We are committed to a culture of high expectations and exceptional performance. At Knight, we hire good teammates who share our values, unselfishly take personal accountability for results, and bring innovative ideas to the table. Our people are passionate about continual learning, display honesty and mutual respect, and give their best every day.

Join our Knight Family as we offer results-driven people a place to make a difference in a stable and maturing industry.

Job Responsibilities: What you will do

• 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.
• Determines best solution for repair decisions made on equipment in assigned shop(s).
• Leads 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 for the purpose of verbal and written communication.

Pay Range: $74,250.00 - $94,750.00 Annual

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. Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. The Company does not sponsor employment visas.

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