Shop Manager

Surface Preparation Technologies is a leader in highway safety with offices in PA, MN, and now TX. SPT is the nation's largest rumble strip contractor, combating drift‑off and head‑on highway crashes. At SPT you will have the opportunity to build and maintain the specialty equipment and trucks used to install safety measures that save countless lives all over the United States. Surface Preparation Technologies (SPT) is seeking an experienced hands‑on Shop Manager to oversee daily shop operations and fleet maintenance. This role is responsible for leading shop personnel, ensuring efficient operations, maintaining safety compliance, and supporting overall company productivity. Duties and Responsibilities: Oversee day‑to‑day shop operations, including vehicle maintenance and repairs (inspection, fleet maintenance schedule, and equipment supplies) Direct and prioritize preventative maintenance, repairs of equipment and heavy‑duty trucks to ensure timely, efficient, and cost‑effective service (work orders, specialized service appointments, and deadlines) Communicate effectively with operations and dispatch to prioritize repair needs and minimize downtime. Train, mentor, and develop shop employees on company procedures and repair practices. Supervise shop employees and maintenance technicians. Responsible for hiring, training, performance management, and employee development. Address employee concerns, discipline, and performance evaluations. Provide recommendations regarding compensation and staffing decisions. Schedule and manage fleet maintenance, ensuring equipment availability for operations. Review‑approve invoices, repair orders, and related documentation. Verify employee hours and submit payroll information for approval. Assist in purchasing equipment, parts, and materials. Ensure proper documentation and processing of work orders and parts inventory. Attend operations and management meetings. Initiate process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce operating costs. Ensure compliance with all company policies, as well as state and federal regulations. Maintain a safe working environment and enforce safety standards. Ability to learn how to operate and maintain specialized equipment that is built in house (not sold to the public). Must be able to adapt to plan changes in equipment needs and time frames. Troubleshooting and field support as needed. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications/Preferred Experience: Must have High School Diploma or GED 1–2 years of supervisory experience State inspection license (Class 1, 3, or 7) Must own basic tools for working on heavy trucks and equipment. Ability to lift 100 lbs. occasionally, 50 lbs. regularly. 10+ Years Experience working on heavy trucks and equipment – REQUIRED. Valid Commercial Driver’s License ‘A’ or ‘B’ Required Basic understanding of hydraulic systems (Pump, Motors, Valves). Understanding hydraulic systems, wiring, engine, and equipment diagnostics. SPT offers competitive benefits including medical/dental/vision, 401k match, paid time off/holidays, and more! Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision insurance 401(k) with match Company provided Life insurance Paid time off and paid Holiday's Referral program Employee assistance program SPT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. SPT does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non‑disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business needs. Surface Preparation Technologies, LLC (the "Company") may order a "consumer report" (a background report) or "investigative consumer report" on you in connection with your employment application, and if you are hired or if you already work for the Company, may order additional background reports on you for employment purposes, to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law. The background check company, Continental Screening Services, will prepare the background report for the Company. The background report may contain information concerning your character, general reputation, personal characteristics, mode of living, criminal history, and credit standing. An "investigative consumer report" is a background report that includes information from personal interviews. Information may be obtained from private and public sources and for investigative consumer reports from personal interviews as noted above. The Company may require you to complete a drug screening test and/or physical on you in connection with your employment application. Continental Screening Services will supply drug screening and physical reports to the Company. You may request more information about the nature and scope of an investigative consumer report, if any, by contacting the Company. #J-18808-Ljbffr