Truck Shop Manager/Foreman

Truck Shop Manager/Foreman

Company Overview

Elder Corporation is a family-owned site development company dedicated to building long-term employee relationships and supporting career growth. We specialize in large-scale earthmoving, complex underground utility installation, and heavy-duty demolition projects.

Serving customers throughout the Midwest, we are proud to be a trusted and professional partner in site development. Most of our job sites are located within 70 miles of Des Moines, allowing employees to return home each night.

Position Summary

Elder Corporation is seeking an experienced, motivated, and results-driven Truck Shop Manager to lead our diesel maintenance team and oversee the daily operations of our truck maintenance and repair shop.

This position is responsible for managing shop personnel, coordinating maintenance and repair activities, maximizing productivity, and ensuring our fleet of medium- and heavy-duty trucks is maintained safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively.

The Truck Shop Manager plays a key leadership role in developing employees, establishing performance expectations, managing workflow, and maintaining accountability throughout the department. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with a strong understanding of heavy-duty truck maintenance who excels at managing people, solving problems, and improving operational efficiency.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance at no cost to the employee.

Overtime, travel pay, per diem, and shift differentials, as applicable.

Advancement opportunities.

Boot reimbursement.

Specialty tools provided.

Safe, clean, and team-oriented work environment.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and oversee daily truck shop operations, ensuring an organized, efficient, and productive work environment.

Supervise diesel technicians and shop personnel while promoting accountability, professionalism, and a strong work ethic.

Monitor employee performance, repair quality, and turnaround times to maintain shop productivity.

Oversee preventive maintenance and repairs for medium- and heavy-duty trucks, ensuring timely and cost-effective completion.

Ensure repair orders, maintenance records, and related documentation are accurate and complete.

Monitor parts inventory and ensure shop tools and equipment are properly maintained.

Enforce safe work practices, proper equipment use, and company safety standards.

Ensure compliance with applicable DOT, FMCSA, and other regulatory requirements.

Maintain a clean, safe, and organized shop environment.

Work closely with company leadership to align shop operations with company goals.

Identify opportunities to improve shop efficiency, productivity, and employee development.

Take responsibility for overall shop performance and operational effectiveness.

Qualifications

Minimum of five (5) years of experience in medium- or heavy-duty truck maintenance and repair required.

Previous experience in a supervisory, team leadership, or shop management role strongly preferred.

Strong understanding of diesel truck systems, preventive maintenance programs, diagnostic procedures, and repair operations.

Ability to effectively manage employees, coordinate workflow, and prioritize competing demands.

Experience monitoring productivity, managing repair schedules, and improving operational efficiency preferred.

Technical college diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience required.

CDL Class A preferred.

Ability to work extended hours during peak seasons as needed.

Physical Requirements

Ability to lift up to 75 pounds as needed.

Comfortable working in a truck maintenance shop and around heavy equipment and machinery.

Ability to bend, kneel, climb, and stand for extended periods when necessary.

Ability to move throughout the shop to oversee daily operations, evaluate work, and inspect completed repairs.

Elder Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen, physical examination, and background check.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.