Truck & Trailer Shop Manager

DMN Transport; Woodridge (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

DMN Transport is seeking an experienced Truck & Trailer Shop Manager to lead and oversee our in-house maintenance and repair operations. This is a management-focused role supervising mechanics and coordinating maintenance activities to ensure efficient daily operations.

Ideal candidates will have strong leadership abilities and a deep understanding of heavy-duty diesel trucks and trailers, with experience managing maintenance operations and ensuring DOT compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience as Shop Manager or maintenance supervisor in heavy-duty diesel.
• Strong technical understanding of diesel trucks and trailers.
• Experience supervising mechanics and managing shop operations.
• Ability to schedule, delegate, and prioritize maintenance work.
• Knowledge of DOT maintenance and inspection requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily shop operations and supervise diesel mechanics and technicians.
• Assign work, establish priorities, monitor technician performance and productivity.
• Coordinate truck and trailer repairs, inspections, and preventive maintenance schedules.
• Minimize equipment downtime through effective planning and repair coordination.
• Manage parts inventory, purchasing, suppliers, and vendor relationships.
• Monitor maintenance expenses, repair costs, and shop efficiency.
• Ensure repairs meet company standards and DOT requirements.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and track repair progress.
• Communicate with operations regarding equipment availability and maintenance priorities.
• Identify opportunities to improve shop processes and productivity.
• Maintain a safe, organized, productive work environment.

Skills

Leadership

Maintenance management

Diesel truck knowledge

Communication

DOT compliance

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Truck & Trailer Shop Manager to lead and oversee our in-house maintenance and repair operations.

This is a management-focused position responsible for supervising mechanics, coordinating maintenance activities, managing shop resources, and ensuring efficient daily operations.

The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of heavy-duty diesel trucks and trailers, proven leadership abilities, and experience managing maintenance operations.

Our shop exclusively services company-owned equipment. We do not perform outside customer repairs.

Key Responsibilities

About the Position

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Truck & Trailer Shop Manager to lead and oversee our in-house maintenance and repair operations.

This is a management-focused position responsible for supervising mechanics, coordinating maintenance activities, managing shop resources, and ensuring efficient daily operations.

The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of heavy-duty diesel trucks and trailers, proven leadership abilities, and experience managing maintenance operations.

Our shop exclusively services company-owned equipment. We do not perform outside customer repairs.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily shop operations and supervise diesel mechanics and technicians.
• Assign work, establish priorities, and monitor technician performance and productivity.
• Coordinate truck and trailer repairs, inspections, and preventive maintenance schedules.
• Minimize equipment downtime through effective planning and repair coordination.
• Manage parts inventory, purchasing, suppliers, and vendor relationships.
• Monitor maintenance expenses, repair costs, and shop efficiency.
• Ensure repairs and inspections meet company standards and DOT requirements.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and track repair progress.
• Communicate regularly with operations regarding equipment availability and maintenance priorities.
• Identify opportunities to improve shop processes, technician productivity, and overall efficiency.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and productive work environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Shop Manager, Maintenance Manager, or Maintenance Supervisor in a heavy-duty diesel environment.
• Strong technical understanding of diesel trucks and commercial trailers.
• Proven experience supervising mechanics and managing shop operations.
• Ability to effectively schedule, delegate, and prioritize maintenance work.
• Experience with preventive maintenance programs, parts inventory, and cost control.
• Knowledge of DOT maintenance and inspection requirements.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to take ownership of daily operations and hold team members accountable.

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to take a key leadership role in an established in-house maintenance operation.

You'll have the ability to lead a dedicated maintenance team, improve operational efficiency, and directly contribute to the reliability and performance of our equipment.

We're looking for someone who takes pride in building a productive team, maintaining high standards, and keeping operations running smoothly.

Apply Today

If you have experience managing heavy-duty truck and trailer maintenance operations and are ready for your next leadership opportunity, we'd like to hear from you.

Apply through LinkedIn or contact us directly for more information.