Transportation Fleet - Shop Service Manager [518]

TCI Transportation; 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 MAINTENANCE IS HIRING!

LEAD THE TEAM. DEVELOP TALENT. DRIVE RESULTS.

Great shops don’t run themselves. They’re led by people who know the equipment, support their technicians, and earn their customers’ trust.

Does that sound like you? Bring your maintenance expertise and leadership experience to TCI Maintenance! We’re looking for an experienced leader who takes pride in developing people, improving operations, and delivering service that keeps customers coming back.

Location: Converse, Texas
Schedule: Monday through Friday – Day Shift
Annual Base Salary: $85,000–$95,000, based on experience
Additional Compensation: Quarterly performance incentives

YOUR LEADERSHIP. YOUR IMPACT.

As Shop Service Manager, you’ll lead maintenance operations across multiple shop locations, supporting skilled diesel technicians and keeping fleet maintenance safe, efficient, and compliant.

This is more than managing repairs—it’s an opportunity to build a team, strengthen customer relationships, and help people grow while growing your own career.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

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.

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TEAM

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.

We’re looking for a leader who holds the team accountable, helps people succeed, and brings a solutions-focused approach to the shop.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

$85,000–$95,000 Annual Base Salary, based on experience
Quarterly Performance Incentives
Paid Time Off
Comprehensive Benefits Package
Career Growth Opportunities with a stable, family-owned company
A Collaborative Culture where your leadership makes an impact

FAMILY-OWNED. PEOPLE-FOCUSED. DRIVEN BY OUR VALUES.

For more than 45 years, TCI has built a reputation for integrity, service, and excellence in transportation. We believe great leaders build great teams, and we’re committed to investing in our people.

Our core values guide how we lead, work, and serve our customers:

ETHICAL — Lead with integrity, transparency, and respect.
ACCOUNTABLE — Take ownership and follow through on commitments.
DEDICATED — Stay committed to safety, our team, and our customers.
INNOVATIVE — Find better ways to solve challenges and improve operations.
POSITIVE — Bring a “Can Do” attitude and help the team move forward.

READY TO LEAD YOUR NEXT CHAPTER?

Your experience can keep a fleet moving. Your leadership can help an entire team move forward.

BUILD A STRONGER SHOP. DEVELOP A STRONGER TEAM. GROW WITH TCI.

Converse, TX

Drivers

• Class A(75)
• Class C(16)
• Yard Driver(18)
• Dock Worker(2)

Maintenance

• Diesel Technician(17)
• Mechanic(2)
• Technician(17)
• Porter(1)
• Service Manager(1)
• Shop Supervisor(1)

Office

• Other(39)

TCI Transportation offers dedicated transportation, yard spotting, 3PL and brokerage service, expedited LTL freight movement, and truckload transportation throughout the lower 48 states.