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Knight Transportation

Diesel Repair Shop Manager

Knight Transportation, Olive Branch, Mississippi, United States, 38654

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We are hiring a Diesel Repair Shop Manager for our Olive Branch, MS shop. If you are hardworking and looking to make a difference, we want to hear from you!

Location: 8400 Industrial Dr. Olive Branch, MS 38654

Pay: $75,000 - $95,000

Shift: Monday - Friday, 7:00 am - 5:00 pm

Requirements

Previous shop leadership experience required

Vendor negotiation experience preferred

Valid Drivers License

Comprehensive background check

Pre-Employment Hair Drug Screen (Marijuana is a disqualification of employment)

We offer the stability and recognition you deserve, with steady work, quarterly bonus opportunities, 401K matching, and more! If you’re searching for the next step in your diesel career, we’d love to hear from you!

What we Offer

Quarterly Bonuses (up to 4 times a year)

80 hours of Paid Time Off in your first year

Paid Holidays

Direct Deposit, Paid Every 2 Weeks

Free life Insurance & 401K with Company Matching

Discounted Stock Purchase Plan

Employee Discounts on Various Products and Services

Medical, Dental, Vision, & Disability Insurance

Supplemental & Life Insurance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job Responsibilities

Oversee assigned maintenance shop(s) ensuring appropriately staffed, operating within budget constraints and meets all safety requirements.

Ensure shop building and yard are appropriately equipped with tools and safety equipment.

Ensure assigned employees have completed assigned training for safety programs and acquired certification where necessary.

Ensure the shop meets all government regulations (state and federal E.P.A. OSHA).

Lead the maintenance shop and provides daily supervision of shop supervisors/lead persons/shop employees.

Monitor purchases and takes corrective action when out of compliance with KNX policies/procedures.

Determines best solution for repair decisions made on equipment in assigned shop(s).

Leads accident estimates and bids for equipment outsourced from their location.

Negotiate with local vendor for uniforms, trash, hazardous material disposal, chemical supplies, etc.

Ensure assigned customer locations have a written schedule on when tire inflation and safety checks are performed.

Lead customer site trailer maintenance and provide feedback on Customer site programs.

Interact with all departments to measure maintenance performance; make corrective action recommendations based on findings.

Participate in field maintenance cost reduction programs and interacts effectively with company and departmental personnel.

Conduct and/or coordinate reviews of SOP programs and policies to ensure appropriate support is provided to their shop.

Proactively work to assist others in achieving the organization's objective.

Qualifications

4+ years heavy duty vehicle maintenance experience required.

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and/or experience required.

Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Must be proficient with Microsoft suite.

FOR SPECIFIC LOCATIONS ONLY: Must be bilingual in English and Spanish for the purpose of verbal and written communication.

What we offer

Competitive starting salary commensurate with experience and geographic location.

Potential bonus pay based on company performance.

Opportunities to volunteer and give back to local communities.

Comprehensive Benefits Package which includes: 401(K)

Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Supplemental and Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, military status, disability, genetic information or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.

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