Fleet Shop Manager

About Us:

Northwest Propane is a Top 50 Nationally Ranked Propane Retailer based in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. Our core businesses include residential and commercial propane deliveries throughout North Texas along with wholesale propane transport services, propane Autogas vehicular engine conversion services, and bulk propane refueling infrastructure installation services in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Arkansas.

Since 1946, our mission has been to provide our customers with a level of service that can’t be matched by our competitors. Our family-owned operation has grown to be the largest propane provider in the North Texas area, and we are looking for hardworking, customer service-oriented individuals to join our team.

Job Title - Fleet Shop Manager

Position Overview

The Fleet Shop Manager is a working leadership role responsible for managing all aspects of an internal, private fleet maintenance. This position oversees a 12-bay, full-door shop primarily working on company-owned vehicles while also performing outside mechanical work as needed.

This role requires a balance of technical expertise, people leadership, and operational discipline to ensure fleet reliability, regulatory compliance, cost control, and minimal downtime. The Shop Manager works closely with ownership and operations leadership to support fleet strategy and long-term asset planning.

Fleet & Facility Overview

Fleet (Approx. 35 Units – Internal Fleet Only):

- Ford F-250 and F-550 service trucks with boom cranes

- Freightliner SG2 propane bobtails

- Ford F-750 propane bobtails

- Peterbilt tractor-trailers

Facility:

- 12 full-door service bays

- Dedicated office

- Breakroom

- Locker room with shower

Schedule

- Full-time position

- Shop operates Monday through Saturday

- Every other Saturday rotation required

- Flexibility required for operational or fleet-critical needs

Key Responsibilities

Shop Operations & Leadership

- Manage daily operations of an internal fleet maintenance shop, including workflow, bay utilization, and labor allocation

- Supervise and lead a team of 3–5 mechanics, ensuring productivity, quality workmanship, and safety compliance

- Maintain shop organization, cleanliness, and adherence to company and regulatory safety standards

- Ensure proper use, care, and maintenance of shop equipment and facilities

Hands-On Mechanical Duties

- Perform diagnostics, repairs, and maintenance on company-owned vehicles as required

- Serve as technical lead for complex or critical repairs

- Inspect completed work to ensure quality, safety, and compliance standards are met

- Support mechanics with troubleshooting and time-sensitive repairs

Preventive Maintenance & Compliance

- Develop, schedule, and enforce preventive maintenance (PM) programs across the fleet

- Ensure compliance with DOT, OSHA, and applicable regulatory requirements

- Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation

- Identify recurring mechanical issues and recommend corrective or preventive actions

Parts, Inventory & Vendor Management

- Order parts, materials, and supplies in a timely and cost-effective manner

- Maintain appropriate inventory levels to support uptime while controlling costs

- Coordinate with vendors and suppliers on pricing, availability, and delivery

- Track parts usage and repair expenses

Communication & Reporting

- Maintain consistent communication with ownership and leadership regarding:

- Fleet condition and readiness

- Major repairs, downtime, and unplanned expenses

- Maintenance trends and risk areas

- Provide input on repair-versus-replacement decisions

- Assist with identifying and evaluating vehicles for purchase or replacement

Personnel Management

- Lead by example with professionalism, accountability, and work ethic

- Assist with hiring, onboarding, and training shop personnel

- Coach and develop mechanics to improve technical skill and performance

- Address performance, attendance, and conduct issues in alignment with company policy

Required Qualifications

- Extensive experience as a fleet, medium-duty, or heavy-duty mechanic

- Strong knowledge of diesel and gasoline engines, electrical systems, hydraulics, and chassis components

- Experience supervising or leading mechanics in a shop environment

- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced operation

- Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills

- Valid driver’s license (CDL preferred but not required)

Tools & Equipment

- Must provide own professional hand tools appropriate for fleet maintenance

- Company provides shop equipment and specialty tools

Preferred Qualifications

- Prior experience managing an internal or private fleet maintenance operation

- DOT inspection certification

- Experience with propane bobtails or specialized vocational equipment

- Familiarity with fleet maintenance or CMMS software

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

- Ability to lift, carry, and maneuver heavy tools and components

- Ability to stand, kneel, bend, and work on vehicles for extended periods

- Work performed in a mechanical shop environment with exposure to noise, chemicals, grease, and varying temperatures

Compensation & Benefits

- Steady, year-round work maintaining an internal fleet

- 40–45 hour workweeks

- Paid time off and holidays

- Opportunity to continue developing skills alongside senior mechanics

- Stable shop environment with consistent workload

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

- 401(k)

- 401(k) matching

- Dental insurance

- Employee discount

- Health insurance

- Life insurance

- Paid time off

- Referral program

- Vision insurance

Work Location: In person