Diesel Repair Shop Manager

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

Provide direction to all shop maintenance facilities within assigned region.

• 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: $70,000.00 - $90,000.00 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.