Shop Manager Transportation Services

Iowa State University • Little Rock, AR

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About The Position

Transportation Services at Iowa State University is currently seeking applicants for a Shop Manager. This position will be classified as a Manager Transportation. Transportation Services' mission is to provide safe, economical, appropriate transportation to Iowa State University faculty and staff to perform their official duties. To learn more about Transportation Services at Iowa State University, please view the link below. https://www.transportation.iastate.edu/ What You'll Do: Oversee daily maintenance shop operations, ensuring compliance with university policies, safety standards, and industry regulations. Supervise and coordinate workflow for vehicle maintenance, repairs, and upfitting across a broad fleet. Manage staff, including hiring, training, performance evaluations, and disciplinary actions. Monitor inventory, maintain accurate service records, and prepare reports on performance and cost analysis. Develop strategies to improve productivity and ensure timely completion of maintenance tasks. Oversee quality assurance processes, including inspections and safety checks. Collaborate on budgeting, cost estimates, and long-term planning for equipment and staffing needs. Implement and enforce maintenance policies and procedures; investigate and resolve maintenance-related complaints. Manage vehicle incident and accident reporting, including coordination with Risk Management. Analyze maintenance data to identify trends and implement preventive measures. Provide staff training on vehicle care and ensure emergency/after-hours coverage. Coordinate with departments on equipment specifications, procurement, and resource planning. Lead cross-departmental collaboration and support outreach initiatives. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position. Level Guidelines • Aware of key annual objectives of department or work unit • Understands linkage between daily activities and achievement of annual objectives of department/work unit and explains to direct reports • Focus on ISU's mission and meeting department or work unit goals • Supervises a small department or work team • Often is a working supervisor with direct, previous experience performing work of those supervised • Has full management responsibility for direct reports, specifically the authority to hire, fire, and counsel; may share part of responsibility with higher level management • Requests approval for financial actions beyond a limited scope per policy

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent and 5 years of related experience
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.
• Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.

Nice To Haves

• Degree in Automotive Technology, Business Administration, Transportation Management, or a closely related field
• 5 or more years of supervisory or management experience in a fleet maintenance or transportation environment
• Proven experience developing and implementing fleet maintenance policies, preventive maintenance schedules, and vehicle life-cycle management strategies
• Proficiency in maintenance management systems and software, with the ability to schedule preventive maintenance, track repairs, and analyze data to improve shop efficiency and equipment reliability

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily maintenance shop operations, ensuring compliance with university policies, safety standards, and industry regulations.
• Supervise and coordinate workflow for vehicle maintenance, repairs, and upfitting across a broad fleet.
• Manage staff, including hiring, training, performance evaluations, and disciplinary actions.
• Monitor inventory, maintain accurate service records, and prepare reports on performance and cost analysis.
• Develop strategies to improve productivity and ensure timely completion of maintenance tasks.
• Oversee quality assurance processes, including inspections and safety checks.
• Collaborate on budgeting, cost estimates, and long-term planning for equipment and staffing needs.
• Implement and enforce maintenance policies and procedures; investigate and resolve maintenance-related complaints.
• Manage vehicle incident and accident reporting, including coordination with Risk Management.
• Analyze maintenance data to identify trends and implement preventive measures.
• Provide staff training on vehicle care and ensure emergency/after-hours coverage.
• Coordinate with departments on equipment specifications, procurement, and resource planning.
• Lead cross-departmental collaboration and support outreach initiatives.

Benefits

• Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental
• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees