Shop Manager

WHY JOIN THE VIRGINIA TRANSPORTATION TEAM?

At Virginia Transportation, we believe our people are the driving force behind our success. As a leading auto hauling company, we’re committed to building a team of passionate professionals who share our vision of becoming the best in the industry.

Every role at Virginia Transportation is essential to achieving our goals. Whether you’re a seasoned industry veteran or just starting your career, you’ll find opportunities to grow and excel in a supportive, team-oriented environment.

At Virginia Transportation, we believe in taking care of our team. That’s why we offer a comprehensive compensation package designed to support your well-being and financial security. Enjoy competitive wages, paid training, paid time off, company-paid short-term disability, a 401k with company match, company-paid life insurance, free or reduced medical insurance as well as, dental, and vision insurance, and most of all family-like atmosphere.

Join us and become part of a team that’s committed to innovation, excellence, and taking care of one another as we lead the way in redefining the auto hauling industry.

Manages shop and parts staff and related shop operations. Manages Fuel pumps on site to keep in compliance with OH State Fire Marshall’s office and BUSTR.

• Manages the repair and maintenance of company owned equipment to include the organization of yard.
• Lead employees to meet the department’s expectations for productivity, quality, continuous improvement, and goal accomplishment.
• Provide effective performance feedback through performance evaluations, recognition, and/or disciplinary action, with the assistance of Director of Maintenance and Human Resources, when necessary.
• Work with Director and Human Resources to interview, select, hire, and employ an appropriate number of employees.
• Provide guidance and direction to all staff members assigned to Fleet Maintenance.
• Determine schedules and assignments for work activities, based on work priority, quantity of equipment, and skill of personnel.
• Monitor/manage attendance, absenteeism, overtime, and paid time off approvals.
• Prepares work schedules and handles service calls to meet Operational needs and assure that equipment is available as required.
• Oversight of parts clerk and all parts activities to maintain adequate supplies.
• Provides training and assistance to staff mechanics.
• Works with equipment vendors to understand the maintenance requirements and capabilities of all equipment.
• Inspect the quality of outside/supplier repairs and or rebuilds. Assess structural damage and assign needed repairs utilizing the most appropriate method(s).
• Evaluates equipment after repairs, maintenance, or safety checks.
• Documents equipment status before and after rental.
• Handles driver complaints regarding equipment condition or operation.
• Promote safety awareness.
• Perform quality control checks.
• Update, maintain and keep organized equipment service records.
• Create, update, close and bill work orders.
• Work with warranty personnel to ensure claims are filed in a timely manner.
• Commission new equipment and issue new hire prep assignments.
• Order parts, return parts, and perform parts inventory.
• Manage time and attendance activities for all shop employees.
• Perform other duties assigned as assigned by the Director / Assistant Director.
• Maintains a clear line of communication to the Director of Maintenance and other staff in the maintenance department.
• Keeps shop equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.
• Inspect and monitor work areas to prevent, detect, and correct unsafe conditions or violations of procedures and safety rules.
• Investigate accidents or injuries and prepare reports of findings.
• Contains costs by using warranty, evaluating service and parts options.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical and regulation publications.
• Occasionally may perform service calls for emergency breakdowns.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area in compliance…