Tricon Group, a fast-growing company is now hiring a Shop Manager to join our team! We offer a variety of services to our commercial clients, including but not limited to, snow control, facility maintenance and our newest addition, our concrete and asphalt division. We operate a large fleet of vehicles. We invest heavily in our technology and our people to deliver best-in-class service to our customers.

The Shop Manager we're looking for is highly organized, has excellent communication skills, and is able to anticipate and solve challenges related to Fleet operational efficiency. This manager will successfully supervise all areas of the shop facility including working in a team environment. This position requires decisive decision-making skills when required, along with great time management. Follow all company procedures and supervisors’ instructions along with administrative duties when required.

Responsibilities:

-Monitors and evaluates the shop facility in a safe, efficient, timely, cost effective and practical manner
-Continually research new technology relating to the maintenance and repair of heavy-duty vehicles
-Schedule and assign work
-Manage manpower to ensure peak workload times are covered
-Audit work orders
-Actively monitors work habits and strive to increase productivity
-Maintain a high level of housekeeping
-Recommend and actively train all employees with the goal of improving their knowledge
-Maintain a high level of customer satisfaction
-Work closely with the Operations Manager to ensure a timely repair of equipment
-Provide information, advice and direction to all employees in their area of responsibility
-Assist with formation of shop budget and management of the same
-Recruiting and retention of shop employees
-Foster a positive employee relations atmosphere
-Review & analyze department data to meet budget goals
-Monitor work in progress
-Monitor employee training progress
-Responsible for condition of facility
-Incorporate our Principles into daily activities
-Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

-Candidates must have at least 3 years of management in a comparable setting with diesel powered vehicles.
-Candidates must have experience managing a staff of technicians.
-Experience in maintenance and repair of diesel-powered vehicles and heavy equipment.
-Experience with D.O.T. rules and regulations preferred but not necessarily required.
-Experience managing staff is required, including scheduling of staff for shifts as well as scheduling and follow up with required work.
-Experience scheduling preventative maintenance for fleet required.
-ASE Master Certification strongly preferred.
-Strong computer skills.
-Good customer relations and people skills

Management: 3 years (Required)
Diesel engine repair: 5 years (Required)
License/Certification: ASE Master Certification (Preferred)

CDL B (Preferred)

Sign-On Bonus: Available after first 90 days of employment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 – 60 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 5 years

Shift:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Morning shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• Palatine, IL: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person