Truck Service Specialist

bp; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 55,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual bonus opportunity

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Company-paid training

Job summary

bp is seeking a Truck Service Specialist to lead operational excellence across multiple locations in the Anchorage area. You will drive staffing, training, and performance improvements while upholding safety, compliance, and brand standards.

The role emphasizes coaching leaders, optimizing KPIs, and partnering with leadership to ensure profitability and high customer satisfaction. Expect significant travel and a strong focus on continuous improvement and loss prevention.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive leadership experience in truck service, fleet maintenance, or a related industry.
• Experience managing multi-site operations and leading large teams.
• Strong discernment with budgets, P&L, and operational KPIs.
• Knowledge of Root Cause Analysis tools and problem solving techniques.
• Excellent communication, coaching, and conflict resolution skills.
• Willingness to travel about 50–75%.

Responsibilities

• Lead staffing planning with group managers to meet location targets and assist recruitment as needed.
• Develop and coach team members through timely, accurate training.
• Promote accountability and professional growth across all locations.
• Monitor KPIs, identify performance gaps, and drive remediation with action plans.
• Apply Lean, Six Sigma, and other methodologies to improve processes and scale solutions.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards across sites.
• Support budgeting, inventory controls, and financial reporting for regional goals.
• Gather customer feedback and data to improve service quality and experience.
• Travel to sites as needed to ensure standards and operational performance.

Job description

Job Family Group

Retail Group

Job Description

Job Summary

The Truck Service Specialist is a key operational leader responsible for ensuring consistent execution of company standards across multiple locations within an assigned area. This role holds full accountability for supporting operational excellence, compliance, and customer satisfaction while driving initiatives that enhance profitability and brand reputation. Truck Service Specialist partners closely with Leadership to ensure staffing, training, and performance objectives are met, while fostering a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Talent Development

• Partner with Group Managers to ensure locations have accurate staffing targets and assist with recruiting efforts as needed.
• Support the development of team members by ensuring timely and accurate completion of training programs.
• Coach and mentor employees to improve performance and prepare for future leadership roles.
• Promote a culture of accountability, recognition, and professional growth across all assigned locations.

Operational Excellence

• Monitor KPI’s for assigned sites/region, identifying performance opportunities. Partner with operations to identify root causes for the opportunities and to develop action plans for remediation. Lead Return to Green meetings to ensure action plans are completed and expected metric improvements are realized.
• Apply Lean, Six Sigma, and other methodologies to independently identify process gaps and systemic issues and identify sustainable long term scalable solutions, partner with continuous improvement team where needed, and engage operations for successful implementation across sites.
• Support project implementation release and stabilization phases, ensuring solutions are embedded and continuously improved.
• Participate in and/or Facilitate root cause analysis and corrective action planning for quality and compliance issues.
• Support Value Stream Maps and Kaizen Events through all stages (A3 charter ideations/creation, pre-work identification and completion, regular follow-up, and sustainment).
• Ensure consistent execution of company programs, policies, and procedures across all locations.
• Conduct regular site visits to monitor compliance with operational standards, safety protocols, and service quality.
• Maintain awareness of competitive practices, market conditions, and opportunities for automation that could impact business performance.

Financial & Business Performance

• Support Truck Service Directors and Group Managers in achieving or exceeding regional budget goals.
• Monitor inventory levels, pricing compliance, and expense control measures to optimize profitability.
• Ensure accurate and timely completion of required reports and financial documentation.

Customer & Brand Experience

• Champion a customer-first attitude by ensuring superior service and a clean, safe environment at all locations.
• Actively solicit and incorporate customer and employee feedback to improve operations.
• Apply data analysis to analyze customer feedback and operational data to identify trends and solution improvement opportunities that enhance experience and performance.
• Resolve brought up customer concerns promptly and professionally.

Compliance & Safety

• Ensure adherence to all federal, state, and local regulations impacting site operations.
• Promote a culture of safety for employees and customers; enforce compliance with all safety protocols.
• Safeguard company assets, equipment, and inventory through strict adherence to loss prevention and audit policies.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Compliance with company programs and operational standards.
• Achievement of regional financial targets and expense control goals.
• Completion of all required training programs within established timelines.
• Customer satisfaction scores and resolution of called out issues.
• Safety compliance and reduction of incident rates.

What We’d Like To See

• High School Diploma or GED required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred, or equivalent hands‑on experience in commercial vehicle repair, service management, or a related industry.
• 7+ years of progressive leadership experience in truck service, fleet maintenance, or a related industry.
• Proven success managing multi-site operations and leading large teams.
• Strong discernment, including experience managing budgets, P&L, and operational KPIs.
• Knowledge of Root Cause Analysis tools and Problem Solving techniques.
• Excellent communication, coaching, and conflict resolution skills to lead diverse teams effectively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and operational understanding of POS software.
• Travel requirement is approximately 50–75%.
• Valid driver’s license

With Us, You’ll Enjoy

• Competitive salary and annual bonus opportunity
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Company‑paid training and advancement opportunities
• Relocation assistance (relocation not required)
• Not all benefit plans are available to all team members. For a full list, visit: https://www.ta‑petro.com/careers/working-at-ta-travel-centers
• Our travel centers serve thousands every day; not one traveler is the same, and our team must reflect that. We can "return every traveler to the road better than they came" only by understanding and celebrating individualism. TravelCenters of America is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, familial status, ancestry, sex, gender, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, handicap, military service or Veteran status, genetic information or membership in any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local law. At TravelCenters of America, we invite everyone to make themselves at home.

Typical Physical Demands

This role requires frequent verbal communication and strategic engagement with field leaders, and cross‑functional partners. While primarily focused on planning, and oversight, this role occasionally visits service locations and inspect operations, which may involve standing, walking, or navigating shop environments. Lifting or moving objects up to 50 lbs. may be required on rare occasions. Visual acuity is essential for reviewing operational data, facilities, and service documentation. All tasks are performed with or without reasonable accommodation.

Work Environment

This role operates in a dynamic field‑based environment, including regular travel to indoor and outdoor service locations across all seasons. This role may involve occasional exposure to diesel fumes, mechanical noise, moving parts, and vibration during site visits. Workspaces may include contact with grease, oil, and other substances typical of a commercial vehicle repair facility. Proper safety protocols and protective equipment are provided and expected to be used during site inspections.

Travel Requirement

Up to 75% travel should be expected with this role.

How much do we pay (Base)?

$55,000 - $95,000

• Please see the benefits@bp site for further information. Further note that eligibility for and participation in all benefits offerings described above are subject to the terms of conditions of the applicable benefit plan.
• Note that the pay range listed for this position is a good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible base compensation at the time of posting. Further note that the estimate excludes (a) the value of any potential and discretionary annual cash bonus, and (b) the value of potential long‑term