Shop Manager

Potelco, Inc.

1d•$110,000 - $120,000

About The Position

If you enjoy working with a great group of professionals and believe that safety, accountability, and teamwork drive success, this could be the right opportunity for you. We are seeking a Shop Manager to lead operations at our Frederickson fleet maintenance facility. This role oversees a shop of 16 employees and is responsible for maintaining approximately 2,100 pieces of equipment safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively. This is a strong fit for a player-coach, someone who has worked hands-on in a shop environment and grown into leadership. The ideal candidate understands the technical side of fleet maintenance, can step in when needed, and leads by example while developing and mentoring their team.

Requirements

3–5 years of hands-on experience with diesel engines, trailers, heavy equipment, or specialized fleet assets
Minimum 2 years of leadership experience, supervising or leading technicians or shop personnel
Proven success leading within a working shop environment (player-coach mindset)
Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
Ability to balance operational urgency with long-term equipment reliability
Willingness to be on-call as needed to support operational and storm response needs

Responsibilities

Lead day-to-day shop operations, prioritizing and assigning repairs based on urgency and technician skillset
Supervise, mentor, and develop a team of 16 shop employees
Ensure equipment readiness and reliability across 2,100 fleet assets
Monitor repair quality, reduce repeat repairs, and enforce preventative maintenance (PM) standards
Lead daily safety meetings and foster a culture centered on safety, teamwork, and accountability
Partner with Dispatch and Operations to ensure reliable, on-time equipment availability
Track repairs, workflow, and shop performance while maintaining budget discipline
Support operational needs, including after-hours and storm response situations