Diesel Shop Manager
Ready to take the next step into a leadership role where your mechanical expertise and management skills truly make an impact? This Diesel Shop Manager opportunity offers a strong salary, overtime potential, and a clear path to long-term stability, giving you the chance to lead a team, stay hands-on in the shop, and build a rewarding career in a high-demand industry.Job Summary:We are seeking an experienced Diesel Shop Manager to lead daily operations in a busy diesel mechanic shop in Southaven, MS. This is a hands-on leadership role ideal for someone with strong mechanical knowledge, heavy equipment experience, and proven management skills. The Shop Manager will oversee mechanics, manage workflow, maintain inventory, and ensure exceptional service and operational efficiency.Key Responsibilities:Daily Operations• Oversee the day-to-day operations of a diesel mechanic shop• Ensure productivity goals, safety standards, and quality expectations are met• Coordinate workflow and prioritize repair schedules for diesel trucks, trailers, and heavy equipment• Meet weekly with ownership to review shop performance and attend monthly management meetingsStaff Management• Hire, train, supervise, and mentor mechanics and shop personnel• Monitor employee performance and workload distribution• Recommend or initiate personnel actions including hiring, promotions, transfers, and disciplinary measures• Step in as needed to assist with diagnostics and repairsInventory & Equipment Management• Manage parts inventory for diesel trucks, trailers, and heavy equipment• Order tools, equipment, materials, and replacement parts as needed• Ensure the shop is organized, well-stocked, and operating efficiently• Maintain vendor relationships and oversee supply requisitionsCustomer & Operational Excellence• Ensure excellent customer service and timely completion of repairs• Maintain compliance with company policies and safety regulations• Foster a productive, team-oriented shop environmentQualifications:• 3-5+ years of experience in a diesel mechanic or heavy equipment shop• Prior leadership or foreman experience strongly preferred• Strong knowledge of dump trucks, diesel trailers, and heavy equipment• Proven ability to lead a team in a fast-paced, hands-on environment• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining quality standardsWork Environment:• Primarily shop-based environment• Hands-on role requiring both administrative oversight and mechanical involvement• May require weekend or holiday hours based on operational needsIf you're looking for a role that combines leadership, hands-on work, and long-term career growth, this is your opportunity. Enjoy a competitive salary, overtime potential, and the chance to lead a strong team while making a real impact on daily operations-apply today and take ownership of your next career moEqual Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected VeteransThe Know Your Rights poster is available here:https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdfThe pay transparency policy is available here:https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdfFor temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.AppleOne participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program.https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster_ES.pdfWe also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.