Diesel Shop Leader

Swift Transportation • Sumner, WA

1d • $80,000 - $90,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Diesel Shop Leader oversees assigned maintenance shops to maximize workforce efficiency and ensure cost-effective use of the maintenance facility. The role is responsible for staffing, budgets, safety, regulatory compliance, equipment repair decisions, and daily supervision of shop supervisors, lead persons, and employees. It also coordinates maintenance support for customer locations and works with company departments and external vendors to improve maintenance performance.

Requirements

• Valid driver's license.
• Comprehensive background check.
• Pre-employment hair drug screening.
• Previous shop leadership experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Suite.

Nice To Haves

• Vendor negotiation experience.

Responsibilities

• Maximize maintenance workforce efficiency 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 the shop building and yard have appropriate tools and safety equipment.
• Ensure assigned employees complete required safety training and obtain necessary certifications.
• Ensure the shop meets 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 they do not comply with company policies and procedures.
• Determine the best repair solution 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 needs.
• Ensure assigned customer locations have a written schedule for tire inflation and safety checks.
• Lead customer-site trailer maintenance and provide feedback on customer-site programs.
• Work with all 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 SOP programs and policies to ensure appropriate support for the shop.
• Proactively assist others in achieving organizational objectives.

Benefits

• Paid time off (two weeks accrued in the first year).
• Potential quarterly bonus pay based on company performance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Medical, dental, vision, disability, supplemental, and life insurance.
• Health and dependent flexible spending accounts.
• Pet insurance.
• Immediate eligibility for 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