Shop Service Manager - Lead Diesel Techs & Fleet Uptime

Tcitransportation; Converse (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Career Growth Opportunities

Collaborative Culture

Job summary

TCI Transportation is seeking a seasoned Shop Service Manager in Converse, TX to lead maintenance operations across multiple shop locations, supporting diesel technicians and ensuring safety, compliance, and service excellence.

You will recruit, train, and mentor technicians, manage budgets and performance, and drive improvements that keep fleets moving while growing your leadership career within a family-owned company.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of diesel technician experience.
• 5+ years of shop management or maintenance leadership experience.
• Proven leadership skills with experience developing employees and improving operational performance.
• Strong customer service, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
• Working knowledge of DOT and OSHA regulations.
• Solid computer proficiency and experience with maintenance systems.
• Bilingual skills, including Spanish or other languages, are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead, Coach & Develop Your Team — Set clear expectations, support your technicians, and reinforce TCI’s Core Values through your leadership.
• Keep Fleets Moving — Oversee preventive maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs to maximize fleet uptime.
• Put Safety First — Ensure compliance with DOT, OSHA, and company safety standards.
• Build Customer Confidence — Develop lasting relationships, communicate clearly, and resolve maintenance concerns with exceptional service.
• Build a Strong Technician Team — Recruit, train, mentor, and retain technicians while supporting their professional development.
• Manage Shop Performance — Oversee budgets, labor productivity, inventory, and operating costs.
• Make Improvements That Matter — Lead safety meetings, provide performance coaching, and strengthen day-to-day shop practices.

Skills

Diesel technician experience

Leadership

Team development

Customer service

DOT/OSHA knowledge

Bilingual (Spanish)

Job description

TCI Transportation is seeking a seasoned Shop Service Manager in Converse, TX to lead maintenance operations across multiple shop locations, supporting diesel technicians and ensuring safety, compliance, and service excellence.

You will recruit, train, and mentor technicians, manage budgets and performance, and drive improvements that keep fleets moving while growing your leadership career within a family-owned company.