Diesel Shop Leader

Swift Transportation • Sumner, WA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Diesel Shop Service Leader oversees assigned maintenance shops and maximizes workforce efficiency and cost-effective use of the maintenance facility. The role ensures shops are appropriately staffed, operate within budget, meet safety requirements, and have suitable tools and safety equipment. The leader supervises shop supervisors, lead persons, and shop employees; supports training and certifications; and ensures compliance with applicable government regulations and company policies.

The position also oversees equipment repair decisions, outsourced repair estimates and bids, vendor relationships, customer-site maintenance programs, and shop performance. It works with other departments to evaluate maintenance results, recommend corrective actions, support cost-reduction initiatives, and review standard operating procedures and policies.

The role is based at 4720 142nd Ave. E, Sumner, WA 98390. The stated shop hours are Monday through Sunday, 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Pay is $80,000–$90,000, depending on experience.

Requirements

• Previous shop leadership experience.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Comprehensive background check.
• Pre-employment hair drug screening.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Suite.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States; the company does not sponsor employment visas.

Nice To Haves

• Vendor negotiation experience.

Responsibilities

• Maximize the efficiency of the maintenance workforce and ensure cost-effective use of the maintenance facility.
• Oversee assigned maintenance shops, ensuring appropriate staffing, operation within budget constraints, and compliance with safety requirements.
• Ensure shop buildings and yards are equipped with appropriate tools and safety equipment.
• Ensure assigned employees complete required safety training and obtain necessary certifications.
• Ensure shops comply with state and federal government regulations, including EPA and OSHA requirements.
• Lead the maintenance shop and provide daily supervision of shop supervisors, lead persons, and shop employees.
• Monitor purchases and take corrective action when purchases do not comply with company policies and procedures.
• Determine appropriate repair solutions for equipment in assigned shops.
• Lead accident estimates and bids for equipment outsourced from the location.
• Negotiate with local vendors for uniforms, trash, hazardous-material disposal, chemical supplies, and related services.
• Ensure assigned customer locations have written schedules for tire-inflation and safety checks.
• Lead customer-site trailer maintenance and provide feedback on customer-site programs.
• Work with departments to measure maintenance performance and recommend corrective actions based on findings.
• Participate in field maintenance cost-reduction programs and interact effectively with company and departmental personnel.
• Conduct or coordinate reviews of standard operating procedure programs and policies to ensure appropriate support for the shop.
• Proactively assist others in achieving organizational objectives.

Benefits

• Paid time off, with two weeks accrued in the first year.
• Potential quarterly bonus based on company performance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Medical, dental, vision, disability, supplemental, and life insurance.
• Health and dependent flexible spending accounts.
• Pet insurance.
• Eligible for immediate holiday pay.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Employee discounts.
• Employee assistance program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed