Shop Manager (Diesel, CNG, Trailers, Chassis)

Job Description

Job Description

Shop Manager (Diesel, CNG, Trailers, Chassis)

Job Summary:

• Manage onsite fleet maintenance, repairs, and preventative maintenance programs while understanding diesel/CNG/heavy-truck repair
• Manage preventive maintenance programs
• Supervise shop mechanics
• Oversee mechanical repairs and mechanic productivity
• Review vendor repair estimates and control repair costs
• Manage inventory
• Use computers for shop/maintenance operations
• Perform cost analysis
• Have strong mechanical repair and supervisory experience

Essential Requirements, Duties, and Responsibilities: 

1. Diesel/CNG/heavy-truck expertise
2. • 3-5 years’ experience working in a shop diagnosing breakdowns and managing repairs
3. Shop management
4. • 3 years’ shop-management experience required
   • Scheduling technicians and assigning work
   • Managing repair orders and workflow
   • Monitoring mechanic productivity
   • Managing parts, tires, inventory, and vendors
5. People management
6. • Supervising mechanics
   • Creating a team environment
   • Handling communication with drivers, internal customers, and vendors
7. Fleet operations
8. • Out of Service equipment tracking
   • BIT’s & PM inspections - scheduling/management
   • Breakdown analysis
   • Mobile mechanic coordination
   • Quality inspections
   • Fleet-maintenance software (Trimble/Transman)

• Compliance and safety
• • Understanding of OSHA and EPA compliance
  • Administer Geotab and other telematics systems
  • Provide telematics and maintenance-related training
  • Pre/Post trip management
  • Maintaining a safe, organized shop
• Administrative ability
• • Purchase orders and repair orders
  • Cost analysis

Salson Logistics is a leading asset-based third-party logistics (3PL) provider delivering integrated supply chain solutions throughout the United States. Headquartered in Newark, New Jersey, Salson offers a comprehensive range of services, including transportation, warehousing, distribution, drayage, transloading, dedicated fleet operations, and final-mile delivery.

With decades of logistics expertise, Salson helps customers move products efficiently from port to shelf through customized, scalable supply chain solutions. The company operates an extensive network of transportation assets and warehouse facilities, serving industries such as retail, food & beverage, consumer goods, and industrial manufacturing.

At Salson, employees are part of a family-oriented culture built on teamwork, integrity, respect, and operational excellence. We are committed to providing exceptional customer service, supporting employee growth, and creating opportunities for long-term career success in the transportation and logistics industry.

Company Description

Salson Logistics is a leading asset-based third-party logistics (3PL) provider delivering integrated supply chain solutions throughout the United States. Headquartered in Newark, New Jersey, Salson offers a comprehensive range of services, including transportation, warehousing, distribution, drayage, transloading, dedicated fleet operations, and final-mile delivery.\r\n\r\nWith decades of logistics expertise, Salson helps customers move products efficiently from port to shelf through customized, scalable supply chain solutions. The company operates an extensive network of transportation assets and warehouse facilities, serving industries such as retail, food & beverage, consumer goods, and industrial manufacturing.\r\n\r\nAt Salson, employees are part of a family-oriented culture built on teamwork, integrity, respect, and operational excellence. We are committed to providing exceptional customer service, supporting employee growth, and creating opportunities for long-term career success in the transportation and logistics industry.