Garage Manager


Job Details

Location: Cambridge City, IN.

Department: Dot Transportation, Inc (DTI) - Garage

Reports To: Director of Transportation


Your Role: Lead and supervise all garage staff and all day-to-day activities associated with the maintenance, repair, and fueling of all trailer/reefer equipment in an efficient and cost-effective manner. Oversee completion of work while implementing and prioritizing workload of garage staff.

  • Ensure all preventive maintenance policies and procedures on all tractors, trailers and reefer equipment is performed properly and in a cost-efficient manner.
  • Driver and warehouse communication on all issues related to garage responsibilities
  • Maintain a clean, safe work area in compliance with corporate and Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards
  • Maintain awareness and compliance with all current local, state, and federal regulations such as all regulations governing the handling and disposal of hazardous waste
  • Leads continuous improvement efforts while applying lean thinking and tools to eliminate waste.


Role Specifics:

  • Travel Occasional overnight travel to other company facilities or outside facilities for training. Must have ability to travel independently as needed, without restriction by all modes of transportation, including car, plane, or train.
  • Schedule Ability to work flexible hours (weekend, night shift and on-call) based upon facility needs.
  • Work Environment Indoor and/or outdoor garage work in all weather conditions.


We Need You To Have:

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Minimum 3 years shop experience
  • Demonstrated ability to safely and productively operate shop equipment
  • Sufficient vision and hearing necessary to operate powered equipment safely
  • Minimum of 40 hours of specialized training from one or more of the following: Cummins, Detroit Diesel, Thermo King, Eaton, Hunter, etc.
  • Ability to lift over 25 pounds as needed


We d Like You To Have:

  • College or technical degree
  • Management experience
  • Effective communication skills


What Can Dot Offer You?

As a family-owned and -operated company since 1960, Dot Foods has created a strong family culture within the business. As a vital part of that family unit, we want to ensure you feel included and respected for any differing ideas. We appreciate those opinions and count on them to make us successful. In addition to an inclusive working environment, we will provide you with:

  • Competitive salary and bonus program
  • Advancement opportunities
  • Competitive benefits


Safety: This position assumes responsibility for the workplace safety of self and co-workers, and for the safety conditions of the work locations, exercise and promotes safe behaviors and show unyielding support of programs, rules and policies regarding safety.

EOE/AA Employer: Dot believes all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities. Dot will not discriminate against its employees or applicants for employment because of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status or other basic classes protected by applicable federal or state law provided they are qualified for employment or for existing positions.





 Dot Transportation, Inc. (DTI)

 07/24/2024

 Cambridge City,IN