Heavy Duty Diesel Shop Manager

Cogent Talent Solutions • Camden, NJ

1d • $40 - $45

About The Position

Our client is a family-owned and operated truck and trailer repair shop specializing in dedicated fleet maintenance, with a focus on the car hauling industry. The shop is fully equipped for heavy-duty repair and provides diagnostic tools and a professional, supportive work environment.

The Heavy-Duty Diesel Shop Manager leads operations at a satellite repair facility specializing in dedicated fleet maintenance. The manager provides hands-on leadership, diagnoses repair needs, and assists technicians with service orders while ensuring efficient shop operations. The two-bay facility is staffed by a manager and two technicians when fully staffed. It primarily services front-loaded cement mixers and tri-axle dump trucks and also performs a wide range of commercial heavy-duty truck repairs.

The position pays $40–$45 per hour. The expected schedule is approximately 7:30 AM–5:30 PM, with flexibility as operational needs require. Employees must pass random and incident-based drug and alcohol screenings in accordance with company policies.

Requirements

• Previous experience in heavy-duty diesel repair, with the ability to diagnose and assist with complex mechanical and electrical issues.
• Strong knowledge of heavy-duty truck diagnostics, including OEM diagnostic software such as Cummins and PACCAR systems.
• Familiarity with diagnostic platforms such as Snap-on, JPRO, or equivalent tools.
• Ability to manage workflow, technicians, and shop productivity in a fast-paced service environment.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Ability to arrive on time consistently and maintain a reliable work schedule.
• Willingness to work approximately 7:30 AM–5:30 PM, with flexibility as operational needs require.
• Must be able to pass random and incident-based drug and alcohol screenings in accordance with company policies.

Nice To Haves

• Valid Class A driver’s license.
• Prior leadership or shop management experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the satellite shop and maintain a fully staffed team of two active technicians.
• Diagnose repair needs and assist technicians with completing service orders when necessary.
• Coordinate the daily shop schedule and workflow to support efficient service operations.
• Monitor technician productivity and shop performance against benchmarks for labor hours and billed service time.
• Maintain quality-control standards and ensure work meets company and industry expectations.
• Use OEM diagnostic platforms and industry-standard tools, including Cummins and PACCAR systems, Snap-on, and JPRO.
• Manage shop inventory and maintain organization of tools and equipment.
• Order special-order parts needed to complete service orders and maintain workflow.
• Communicate with company leadership about shop performance, operational updates, and improvement opportunities.

Benefits

• Monthly incentive bonus based on efficiency and billed hours.
• Hiring bonus as outlined in the hiring contract.
• Recruitment bonuses as outlined in the hiring contract.
• Standard company benefits as outlined in the hiring contract.
• Paid time off for national holidays.
• Two weeks of paid vacation to start.
• Ten paid personal days.
• Health insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Short-term disability coverage.
• SIMPLE IRA retirement plan, with a company contribution of 2% of the employee’s gross monthly income.
• Annual $200 workbook allowance.
• Full weekly uniform plan.

What This Job Offers

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