Trailer Repair Shop Manager

Garage Manager (Dry van Trailers primarily)

Are you working in a corporate environment, thought of as a number not a name? Consider American Transportation Services, a family-owned business for over 25 years.

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Garage Manager to join our team where we perform repairs on trailering equipment for a fortune 500 company. In this role, you will ensure that repairs are performed correctly and efficiently by qualified technicians while maintaining a consistently high level of customer satisfaction.

This is the perfect opportunity for an individual who wants to grow with a successful and established company. If you are passionate about equipment service excellence and possess strong leadership skills, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Essential Duties:

• Provides structure and guidance for technicians, when necessary, while promoting harmony and teamwork.
• Coordinate necessary repairs to assist in the flow of the shop.
• Ensures that all technicians receive appropriate training, using outside sources when appropriate.
• Assists technicians in developing their skills in accordance with trainee mentor program, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Conducts regular performance reviews for all technicians to ensure continuous development.
• Monitors technicians’ daily productivity and efficiency reports.
• Ensures that all repairs are assigned to technicians in an equal and fair manner based on current skill level.
• Maintains high-quality service repairs, by conducting periodic spot checks on completed jobs for thoroughness and quality.
• Work directly with single internal customer to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Understands and ensures compliance with DOT and State policy and procedures.
• Ensures the proper care, storage, and inventory of special tools. Stay up to date on new equipment and tools available, providing recommendations for purchases.
• Understands, stay updated and compliant with federal, state, and local regulations that affect service operations, such as hazardous waste disposal, OSHA Right-to Know etc.
• Maintains safe work environment by following safety protocols and promoting safety awareness, monitors shop condition, including cleanliness, safety, and the condition of shop equipment. Reports problems to the Director of Maintenance.
• Skilled in interviewing, hiring, and motivating both qualified and trainee technicians.
• Maintain a professional appearance that reflects the Company’s commitment to excellence.

We offer Competitive Wages, as well as the following benefits:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401K Retirement
• Life Insurance
• Paid vacation.
• Paid Holidays (upon completion 90 days of employment)
• Training Programs
• Opportunity to promote within
• Relocation options around the country