US Xpress Enterprises, Inc

Shop Manager

US Xpress Enterprises, Inc$71K — $89K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience required.
  • Minimum 4 years of experience in shop or working with trucks required.
  • Minimum 2 years of leadership experience required.
  • Driver's license essential.
  • Advanced computer skills required, especially in Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee complete operation of the maintenance facility.
  • Create a safe and efficient work environment.
  • Manage hiring, training, and productivity reviews for employees.
  • Monitor shop employee turnover and implement morale-boosting changes.
  • Coordinate maintenance activities and monitor out-of-service equipment status.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional growth and leadership development.
  • Engagement with innovative fleet maintenance practices.
  • Exposure to a variety of operational challenges.
  • Ability to impact employee morale and retention positively.
Full Job Description
Shop Manager
DALLAS TX USX TERMINAL
Monday-Friday 7am-5pm
Position open to remote: No
Grade: ES14
Compensation Range: $71,900 - $89,900

What You'll Do:

Responsible for the complete operation of the maintenance facility.
• Create and maintain a safe yet efficient work environment.
• Responsible for supervisory functions and personnel management: hiring, training, evaluating, assisting employees with work related issues, employee scheduling, and productivity reviews.
• Responsible for monitoring employee turnover at the shop level and making approved changes to help improve morale and retention.
• Provide employee corrective action plans as needed.
• Coordinate in-service of new trucks and trailers, monitor trade program, and provide proper reports.
• Provide daily report of all out of service equipment to appropriate departments. Communicate daily with operations personnel regarding status of out of service equipment and operational requirements.
• Respond to driver issues.
• Generate maintenance reports and verify data.
• Assist vendors with invoices and other issues.
• Review all repair orders.
• Participate in accident review with claim department and provide follow-up with appropriate vendors.
• Maintain appropriate parts and tire inventory to ensure efficient, cost effective maintenance and service.
• Ensure OSHA and environmental compliance.
• Diagnose engine management/fuel injection components problems.
• Responsible for floor level operations of the shop.
• Stay up to date on all DOT requirements and ensure they are enforced.
• Responsible for functions at the fuel island.
• Responsible for quality control through auditing BPMs and vehicle repairs.
• Assist with vendor reviews.
• Manage shop tire scrap out program.
• Manage tech training program at the shop level and encourage participation in OEM modules.
• Ensure inspection of reseated trucks.
• Coordinate maintenance activities at Dedicated Accounts that are close by.
• Meet with staff to ensure consistency with company policy and procedure and other issue resolutions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For:

Education
• Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience required. Equivalent years of experience are defined as one year of professional experience for each year of college requested.
• Maintenance vocational experience preferred.

Experience
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in shop or working with trucks required.
• Minimum of 2 years of leadership experience required.

Skills/Certifications
  • Driver's license essential.
  • Personnel management skills.
  • Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Understanding of all maintenance sections of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.

• Advanced computer skills required; experience with Microsoft Office (specifically Excel), Internet and applicable company specific applications.
• Knowledgeable of DOT regulations related to vehicle maintenance
• Taking initiative and assertiveness skills.
• Excellent analytical skills; able to think "outside the box"
• Monitoring
• Critical Thinking
• Judgement and Decision Making
  • Qualified inspector of Equipment Annual Inspection as defined under FHWA 396.12 preferred.
  • Qualified Brake Inspector as defined under FHWA 396.25 preferred.
  • Problem-solving skills.
  • Thorough understanding of corporate tire program.


Supervisory Responsibility: up to 20 direct reports

Work Environment / Physical Requirements -Repair Shop Settings.

The physical requirements for this position match the needs of a well-lit and well-ventilated repair shop environment. Candidates for this role should be able to stand or walk for long periods of time, extensively work with their hands, and communicate verbally with their teammates.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected for this position. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities. Employees performing this job may be asked to perform other duties as required and the responsibilities of the position may change. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment

None

Average

Extreme

Humidity or Wet conditions (non-weather-related)

X

Extreme Cold (non-weather-related)

X

Extreme Heat (non-weather-related)

X

Moving Mechanical Parts

X

Risk of Electrical Shock or Radiation

X

High or Precarious places

X

Fumes or Airborne Particules

X

Toxic, Caustic Chemicals or Hazardous Waste

X

Outdoor Weather Conditions

X

Work with Explosives

X

Noise

X

Standing

X

Walking

X

Sitting

X

Reaching

X

Stooping, Kneeling, Crouching, Crawling

X

Speaking, Listening, Tasting, Smelling

X

Lifting, Climbing, Balancing

X

Special Visual Requirements

X

Special Hand Movements

X

Work Environment / Physical Requirements - Normal office settings.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected for this position. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities. Employees performing this job may be asked to perform other duties as required and the responsibilities of the position may change. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This role will remain open until it has been filled.

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About US Xpress Enterprises, Inc

US Xpress Enterprises is a transportation and logistics company that provides truckload and brokerage services throughout North America. The company operates a fleet of over 7,000 tractors and 15,500 trailers, and serves customers in various industries, including automotive, retail, and manufacturing. US Xpress Enterprises was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Learn more about US Xpress Enterprises, Inc
Size
8,689 employees
Market Cap
$86.5 million
Industry
Net Income
$18.5 million
5 Year Trend
+6.1%
Revenue
$1.7 billion
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