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TanTara Transportation Corp. is a trucking company out of Muscatine, Iowa. The Company is looking for an experienced candidate for our Service Manager position, who will be charged with overseeing and coordinating the activities of the maintenance department that services asset-based equipment and outside fleet customers. The goal of the Service Manager is to obtain optimal use of equipment, facilities, and personnel by managing company-owned fleet equipment, customer accounts, and TanTara’s team of Diesel and Shop Technicians, Laborers, and Parts Manager.
Please email resumes to info@tantara.us to apply
This is a full time salaried exempt position, with days and hours of work from Monday through Friday, 0700 to 1700, and occasional Saturday mornings, as needed. This position requires the Service Manager to be on call for after hour situations to answer phone calls and coordinate on the road breakdown repairs.
Qualified candidates can earn up to $80K per year
Job duties include:
Manage the repair & maintenance of in-house fleet and customer equipment
Delegate tasks, and schedule and assign work orders to technicians, and review to ensure accuracy and completeness
Assist Technicians in diagnosis and troubleshooting for repairs
Work with operations to ensure fleet equipment is being regularly and comprehensively maintained
Inspect equipment to ensure that they are being maintained properly by drivers and serviced properly by Technicians
Manage and maintain records of all equipment and repairs of customer accounts
Participate in the hiring, discipline, performance reviews, and termination of service staff
Create, implement, and supervise training programs that align with company policy and expectations on standard operating procedures
Ensure the shop department is providing service in a positive manner and sense of urgency that exceeds company and customer expectations
Maintain a clean and safe working environment in the shop, ensuring compliance with state, federal, and company requirements
Report all injuries and safety violations to the Safety Department
Report any issues with drivers regarding (mis)use of assigned equipment
Focus on cost control by continuously identifying and seeking to reduce expenses to increase profits
Meet with Executive Management to discuss policies, problems & provide recommendations for improvement
Required Qualifications:
Experience in fleet maintenance management – at least 10 years preferred
Experience in hiring, training, and retaining shop personnel
Knowledge in diesel engines & hydraulic systems
Thorough knowledge of safety maintenance practices, and DOT, OSHA, and other applicable federal and state regulations
Experience with computers including but not limited to maintenance management systems, Microsoft office
Target and productivity driven, with the ability to solve problems and provide feedback
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong people and project management skills
Well-developed business and financial skills, with a record of improving businesses through enhanced operating efficiency
Understanding of cost control management and ability to develop and implement measures to reduce cost
Excellent organizational skills and detail-oriented
Ability to demonstrate resourcefulness and initiative in dealing with daily assumptions
Hold a valid driver’s license to operate applicable company vehicles, with a Class A CDL
Please email resumes to info@tantara.us to apply
