Shop Manager

The Shop Manager is responsible for the overall performance of the maintenance operation at the assigned terminal, ensuring maximum fleet uptime, regulatory compliance, and cost-effective maintenance execution in accounts with domiciled equipment above 120 pieces of equipment and or Multiple sites. This role manages the daily shop activities by ensuring shop leads prioritize repairs, managing preventive maintenance and inspections, optimizing labor efficiency. While maintaining high standards of safety and repair quality. Providing direct leadership to shop leads and technicians, enforces accountability to productivity and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all maintenance operations for the assigned terminal, ensuring safety, compliance, and efficiency.
• Use KPIs, data, and trends to drive decisions, improve performance, and manage maintenance costs.
• ⁠Ensure all preventative maintenance, inspections, and regulatory (DOT, OSHA, state, federal) requirements are completed on time and documented accurately.
• Maintain a clean, safe, organized, and compliant shop environment, addressing unsafe conditions and incidents immediately.
• Lead, coach, and develop technicians while setting clear expectations for productivity, quality, and professionalism.
• Hold technicians accountable to performance, policy, and safety standards through consistent feedback and supervision.
• Ensure high-quality repairs with minimal rework by actively managing repair priorities, equipment downtime, and repeat failure corrective actions.
• Maintain fleet appearance standards and verify scheduled washes and inspections are completed consistently.
• Ensure all safety procedures, PPE requirements, and company policies are followed and reinforced through regular safety meetings and inspections.
• Oversee the management of parts inventory, ensuring accurate receiving, stocking, issuing, and control to prevent shortages, overstock, or obsolescence.
• Communicate effectively with operations, leadership, and internal partners to coordinate maintenance needs and fleet readiness.
• Proactively identify operational issues and implement solutions to improve shop performance and fleet reliability.
• Drive fleet uptime by prioritizing work, eliminating overdue maintenance, and ensuring proactive inspections beyond minimum compliance standards.
• Provide leadership for shop production and maintenance execution to meet company expectations for safety, reliability, and cost control.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• In-depth knowledge of Class 8 tractor maintenance processes
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Ability to identify root causes of mechanical failures and implement corrective actions
• Ability to manage and analyze maintenance KPIs, labor efficiency, and cost data
• Ability to lead and direct technicians, assign tasks, and monitor performance.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects at once
• Proficient in maintenance management systems (CMMS) and documentation practices
• Strong communication skills across maintenance, operations, and leadership teams
• Knowledge of DOT, OSHA, and applicable state/federal regulatory requirements.

Education/Experience

• High school diploma or GED required
• 3+ years’ experience with preventative maintenance, inspections, and diagnostic or repair processes on class 8 vehicles preferred.
• 3+ years of supervisory experience with a proven track record of managing and developing teams in fast-paced, high-volume environments, to include military experience at Rank of E4 of higher preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in lead, senior technician, or supervisory role preferred.

Competitive Compensation We believe in rewarding excellence. Our compensation approach balances market-based salary ranges with individual performance, experience, and tenure ensuring your pay is fair, competitive, and aligned with your growth. The posted range reflects the full pay band for the position. The expected pay range below represents where most candidates are hired, based on experience, skills, and internal equity. Candidates with more extensive or highly relevant experience may be considered toward the higher end of the overall pay band.

• Expected Pay Range: $64,535.00-$73,408.20
• Full Pay Range: $64,535.00-$101,270.00
• Pay Grade: 10
• 401(k) Match: Build your future with our generous company match.
• Serious Health Condition Pay: Financial protection when it matters most.

Robust Health & Wellness Benefits Your well-being is our priority. Our full health benefits package is designed to support every aspect of your health - from preventive care to peace of mind:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Telemedicine Access
• Company-Paid Short & Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Company-Paid Life Insurance

Time to Recharge We believe rest fuels results. Our time-off benefits help you maintain balance and bring your best self to work:

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Company Holidays
• Time off to Volunteer

Culture-Driven Perks We’ve created a workplace culture where people feel empowered, supported, and excited to grow. Our corporate perks are designed to elevate your everyday:

• Casual Dress Code: Dress for your day.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Advance your education with financial support.
• Employee Discount Program: Exclusive savings on everyday essentials and more.
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DFSA)
• Adoption Assistance: Meaningful support for growing families.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential, 24/7 support for life’s challenges.
• Pet Insurance: To protect your furry family members

Covenant Logistics is an Equal Opportunity Employer Disability/Veteran VEVRAA Federal Contractor