Heavy Fleet - Shop Service Manager

TCI Transportation

$85K — $95K *
Transportation
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of diesel technician experience
  • 5+ years of shop management or maintenance leadership experience
  • Proven ability to lead teams and enhance operational performance
  • Strong customer service and communication skills
  • Familiar with DOT and OSHA regulations
  • Competent in maintenance software systems
  • Bilingual skills are advantageous

Responsibilities

  • Lead and mentor a team of diesel technicians in line with TCI's Core Values
  • Manage preventive maintenance and repair operations to maximize fleet uptime
  • Ensure compliance with relevant safety standards and regulations
  • Cultivate strong customer relationships through exceptional service delivery
  • Recruit, train, and retain high-performing technicians
  • Oversee shop budgets and manage labor productivity and operating costs
  • Implement continuous improvement practices through meetings and coaching

Benefits

  • Quarterly performance incentives
  • Paid Time Off
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Opportunities for career growth within a stable, family-owned company
  • Collaborative culture where your leadership is valued
Full Job Description
Salary: $85,000-$95,000 Base + Quarterly Incentives | Family-Owned Company | Growth Opportunities

If you're an experienced maintenance leader who thrives on developing teams, improving operations, and delivering exceptional customer service, we'd love to meet you.
About the Role

As Shop Service Manager, you'll lead maintenance operations across multiple shop locations, overseeing a team of skilled technicians while ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant fleet maintenance. You'll play a critical leadership role in driving operational excellence, developing talent, managing shop performance, and creating an environment where employees and customers can count on exceptional results.
What You'll Be Doing
  • Lead, coach, and develop a team of diesel technicians while reinforcing TCI's Core Values.
  • Oversee preventive maintenance, diagnostics, and repair operations to maximize fleet uptime.
  • Ensure compliance with DOT, OSHA, and company safety standards.
  • Build lasting customer relationships by delivering exceptional service and resolving maintenance concerns.
  • Recruit, train, mentor, and retain top-performing technicians.
  • Manage shop budgets, labor productivity, inventory, and operating costs.
  • Drive continuous improvement through safety meetings, performance coaching, and operational best practices.
What You Bring
  • 10+ years of diesel technician experience.
  • 5+ years of shop management or maintenance leadership experience.
  • Proven ability to lead teams, develop employees, and drive operational performance.
  • Strong customer service, communication, and problem-solving skills.
  • Working knowledge of DOT and OSHA regulations.
  • Solid computer proficiency and experience with maintenance systems.
  • Bilingual (Spanish or other languages) is a plus.
Compensation & Benefits
  • $85,000-$95,000 annual base salary (based on experience)
  • Quarterly performance incentives
  • Paid Time Off
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Career growth with a stable, family-owned company
  • A collaborative culture where your leadership makes an impact

Department Leasing - Shops Locations Fontana, CA

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