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🚛 Fleet Shop Service Manager - Diesel & Refrigeration (Night Shift)
📍 Location: Auburn, IN
🕒 Full-Time | Night Shift I Tuesday – Saturday, 4:30 PM – 2:30 AM
🚛 Join Our Team as a Fleet Service Manager!
Transport Refrigeration Services, Inc. is seeking an experienced Fleet Service Manager to lead service associates and oversee daily shop operations on night shift. This role is ideal for a hands-on leader with a strong background in truck or fleet maintenance, safety, and team management. If you’re passionate about reducing downtime, improving shop efficiency, and leading skilled technicians in the diesel truck, trailer, and refrigeration repair industry, this is your opportunity.
🏭 About Transport Refrigeration Services
As a leading fleet maintenance and refrigeration solutions provider, we are dedicated to keeping transportation fleets running smoothly and cargo at peak quality. Our expert team ensures that every truck, trailer, and refrigeration unit is serviced with the highest standards of care. With top-tier facilities and a customer-first approach, we’re proud to power the essential movement of goods across the nation.
🤝 Why You’ll Love Working Here
- Competitive salary
- PTO starts accruing Day 1
- Comprehensive benefits package:
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance (multiple plans)
- HSA with employer contributions
- Company-paid Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance
- 401(k) with company match after 1 year
🛠️ What You’ll Do
- Manage all service associates and shop operations
- Schedule and prioritize shop workflow to meet customer needs
- Monitor technician productivity and standard repair times
- Build strong customer relationships and ensure quality service
- Train, coach, and certify technicians (PMs, DOTs, safety, OEM procedures)
- Lead weekly shop and safety meetings
- Conduct weekly and monthly audits (PMs, DOTs, facility, safety)
- Ensure shop, yard, vehicles, and equipment are clean, safe, and well-maintained
- Oversee associate training, certifications, and performance reviews
- Maintain confidentiality and support cross-functional coverage as needed
- Promote a positive, high-performance team culture
- Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned
🌟 What We’re Looking For
- Prior leadership experience in a fleet maintenance, diesel, refrigeration, or fleet service environment
- Background as a Truck Technician, Service Manager, Fleet Maintenance Manager or Operations Manager
- Strong sense of urgency and ability to lead in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication and team-building skills
- Commitment to safety, quality, and customer service
✅ Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent (vocational training preferred)
- Valid driver’s license
- Brake Certification or ASE Brakes (T4)
- EPA 609 Mobile A/C Certification
- Experience with OEM software (Cummins, Detroit Diesel, Freightliner, Navistar)
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
👋 Physical & Work Requirements
- Ability to lift up to 15 lbs regularly and 60 lbs occasionally
- Frequent standing, walking, bending, and shop-floor activity
- Ability to work extended hours when business needs require
🎉 Apply Today
Join a growing organization where your leadership directly impacts safety, productivity, and customer satisfaction.
Transport Refrigeration Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Direct applicants only — no recruiting agencies
Salary : $70,000 - $85,000