Truck Shop Manager
Job Type
Full-time
Description

Mills Automotive Group is looking for an experienced, motivated Truck Shop Manager to lead our truck shop operations. Our shop services a diverse range of vehicles, including larger trucks, RVs, commercial and business vehicles, and other specialty vehicles.


This is an opportunity for a strong leader who understands service operations, enjoys developing a team, and takes pride in delivering quality repairs and an outstanding customer experience. The ideal candidate combines technical knowledge with business sense, organization, and the ability to keep a busy shop running efficiently.


What You'll Do

  • Lead daily shop operations: Oversee workflow, technician productivity, scheduling, and repair order completion to ensure jobs are completed efficiently and accurately.
  • Develop your team: Lead, coach, and support technicians and shop personnel while promoting a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.
  • Deliver an exceptional Guest experience: Ensure Guests receive timely updates, clear communication, accurate estimates, and quality repairs.
  • Manage shop performance: Monitor labor sales, productivity, efficiency, expenses, and overall profitability while identifying opportunities to improve results.
  • Oversee service quality: Help ensure repairs are completed safely, correctly, and in accordance with company standards.
  • Coordinate parts and resources: Work with parts suppliers and internal teams to keep repairs moving and minimize downtime.
  • Build customer relationships: Develop lasting relationships with individual customers, RV owners, local businesses, and commercial fleet customers.
  • Maintain a safe, organized shop: Promote a clean, professional work environment and ensure compliance with applicable safety procedures.
  • Drive business growth: Identify opportunities to expand our customer base, grow commercial accounts, and increase shop capacity and sales.

What We're Looking For

  • Previous experience in automotive, truck, RV, diesel, fleet, or commercial vehicle service.
  • Leadership or supervisory experience, preferably in a service or repair environment.
  • Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
  • A Guest-focused mindset and the ability to build lasting business relationships.
  • An understanding of technician productivity, labor sales, service scheduling, and shop profitability.
  • The ability to prioritize competing demands and keep operations running smoothly.
  • A commitment to safety, quality workmanship, and team development.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience managing a truck shop, heavy-duty repair facility, RV service department, or commercial fleet maintenance operation.
  • Familiarity with service department management systems, estimating, parts coordination, and labor performance metrics.
  • Technical training, industry certifications, or hands-on mechanical experience.

The workdays for this position are Monday through Friday, with a rotational Saturday.  Our facilities are always closed on Sunday, and on designated Holidays throughout the year.   


This position is paid on a commission/incentive-based Pay Plan. $48-$75k+/year (commission based). The compensation is comprised of a Base Salary and incentives for key metrics of sales and gross profit. There is no limit or cap on the incentive amounts!


We offer YOU:

  • Opportunity for growth and advancement within our Company!
  • Leader in our industry for overall Employment Package!
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Plan
  • Health Savings Account
  • Cafeteria Plan
  • Life Insurance
  • Employer sponsored 401(k) & potential Profit Sharing
  • Paid Time Off
  • Designated Paid Holidays

The Health, Wellness, and Safety of our Team Members is a Top Priority for our Company!

Mills - A Trusted Tradition Since 1922!