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Shop Manager at Estes Express Lines

Shop Manager

Estes Express Lines · Buffalo, US

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Shop Manager

Estes Express Lines · Buffalo, US

14 hours ago
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About the Role

Accountable for the operations, equipment, preventive maintenance, safety, and employee lifecycle management of a large, complex maintenance shop. This includes talent management, training, performance management, and HR-related paperwork in collaboration with the corporate HR office.

Responsibilities

  • Total responsibility for the maintenance facility and all activities including hiring, employee counseling, training, and terminations, ensuring adherence to proper guidelines.
  • Ensure payroll accuracy and timeliness.
  • Ensure all Preventive Maintenance schedules are met for assigned and certain unassigned equipment.
  • Manage all shop operations.
  • Maintain safe and reliable company equipment.
  • Keep labor costs within company standards.
  • Implement and monitor training programs.
  • Maintain effective working relationships with other departments such as safety, sales, claims, loss prevention, customer care, and operations.
  • Direct investigations into complaint causes and respond accordingly in conjunction with the HR Department.
  • Act as the Company's representative before government agencies or legal representatives as directed by the Corporate Office.
  • Stay current on changes or new procedures within the Company.
  • Enforce compliance with administrative policies, procedures, safety rules, and government regulations.
  • Conduct meetings with employees to provide updates on pertinent changes within Estes and the trucking industry.
  • Ensure good relations with other Service Centers and shops.
  • Promote good relations with employees.
  • Perform any and all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED), or any combination of education and experience that provides an equivalent background.
  • Technical school preferred.
  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience in maintenance shop and leadership of employees in the trucking industry preferred.
  • Ability to travel is required.
  • Knowledge of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Act (FMCSA) rules and regulations.
  • Familiarity with American Transportation Association (ATA) parts’ system codes.
  • Mechanical ability and interest in all types of machinery, including tractors, trailers, forklifts, Moffetts, and engines, with the ability to troubleshoot and make decisions to correct problems.
  • Experience with repairs on Navistar, Freightliner, Kenworth, Volvo trucks, Cummins, Detroit, Volvo, Paccar and MaxxForce engines, Trailers of all brands, Hyster and Moffett forklifts.
  • Valid Driver’s License and an acceptable MVR.
  • Strong Microsoft office skills.
  • AS400 knowledge is a plus.
  • Basic math and typing skills with attention to detail.
  • Excellent verbal, written, and listening communication skills.
  • Organized with strong time management skills.
  • Proven leadership abilities and skills focused in team building, employee coaching, and performance management.
  • Strong work ethic and good problem identification and resolution skills.
  • Flexible and willing to work any shift, nights, weekends, and in any weather condition.
  • Able to lift approximately 20 lbs., or more if required.
  • Able to comply with all company policies, rules, procedures, and Code of Conduct.
  • Able to interact well with others.
  • Able to work independently or in a team setting.
  • Capable of working under tight time constraints in a high-volume environment with multiple priorities.
  • Ability to read, interpret, and comply with written information and documents such as safety rules, operations/procedure manuals, and maintenance instructions with high comprehension and concentration.
  • Ability to meet deadlines.
  • Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, random drug and/or alcohol tests.
  • Subject to a criminal history background check.
  • Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Skills

  • Talent management
  • Training
  • Performance management
  • Complaint resolution
  • Preventive maintenance
  • Hiring
  • Employee counseling
  • Team building
  • Employee coaching
  • Problem identification
  • Problem resolution
  • Mechanical ability
  • Troubleshooting
  • Microsoft Office
  • AS400
  • Math skills
  • Typing skills
  • Verbal communication
  • Written communication
  • Listening skills
  • Time management
  • Work ethic

Location

  • Onsite

Work Type

  • Full-time

Experience Level

  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience in maintenance shop and leadership of employees in the trucking industry preferred

Education Level

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Technical school preferred

About the Company

  • Estes values a diverse workforce and affirmatively promotes a company culture that embraces the concept that outcomes are improved when our workforce is made up of people with different viewpoints.
  • Come find your new career at Work4Estes.com!

Equal Opportunity

  • All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by law.
  • If you need an accommodation to apply, call the number on the website.