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There’s never been a better time to join TravelCenters of America! For more than 50 years, millions of professional truck drivers and motorists have called our travel centers home, depending on us daily for fuel, food, truck maintenance and essential services. Driven by a passionate team, TA is focused on growing its network of travel centers, implementing cutting‑edge technology and embarking on innovative alternative energy and sustainability initiatives. From our locations across the country to our corporate headquarters in Westlake, Ohio, every team member is a stakeholder in TA’s success. This environment offers endless career opportunities for individuals interested in sharing ideas, growing with the company and shaping TA’s future.
Job Summary
Our Truck Service team is comprised of nearly 3,000 highly skilled technicians and spans coast to coast. With over 280 locations across the country, TA Truck Service has a solid foundation and a forward‑thinking vision. The Truck Service General Manager is an inspirational leader who oversees the Truck Service Profit Center, leading a team of technicians, overseeing marketing and operations functions, and ensuring excellent customer service. This individual coaches their team in troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing heavy‑duty trucks and trailers professionally and accommodatingly. The General Manager ensures we are returning every traveler to the road better than they came.
In this role, you can expect to:
* Be a servant leader and inspire your team to meet and exceed company performance standards and improve the Truck Service department (i.e., fast and friendly customer service, good product knowledge, upbeat atmosphere, etc.).
* Develop a trusting atmosphere that is conducive to receiving feedback from team members and guests; coach and performance manage team members according to company policy.
* Recruit, hire, train and retain highly motivated employees according to company guidelines and create a culture where employees feel respected and recognized for their achievements.
* Coach your team in troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing heavy‑duty trucks and trailers in a professional and accommodating manner.
* Conduct visual inspections to ensure that all products and services are available.
* Be responsible for achieving financial objectives of the business through effective management of people, product, service and facility processes, including a focus on the revenue and profit components.
* Lead all aspects of payroll, accounting, inventory and personnel documentation procedures to ensure accuracy and timeliness in reporting and compliance with state and federal laws.
* Adhere to safety standards and abide by standards of operation. Follow company guidelines on vendor relationships.
What we’d like to see
* A leader who sets the example when working alongside team members.
* High School Diploma (or GED) required; Associate’s or bachelor’s degree preferred.
* 5+ years of supervisory experience in the following areas preferred: convenience store, truck service, travel center, or other related business activity.
* Proficient planning and analytical skills (i.e., understanding the calculations on the P&L, coverage ratio, budget & expense report, etc.) – able to achieve positive financial results.
* Exhibit excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Ability to effectively present business action plans and operational reports to management.
* Ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends and some holidays in interior and exterior conditions.
* A valid driver’s license required.
With us, you’ll enjoy
* Competitive salary and annual bonus opportunity.
* Medical, dental, vision and life insurance.
* 401(k) with a company match.
* Paid vacation and holidays.
* Tuition reimbursement.
* On‑site meal discounts.
* A wide variety of discounts on technology, travel, food and fuel.
* Opportunity for growth and advancement with company paid training.
* Relocation Assistance (relocation not required).
Not all benefit plans are available to all team members. For a more comprehensive list of benefits, please visit our benefits page.
Pay Range
$65,000.00 – 75,000.00 annually. A pay range listed reflects the potential pay for this role. The pay will depend on various factors, such as responsibilities of the position, job duties/requirements, and relevant experience and skills. Not all positions posted will have a pay range listed.
Typical Physical Demands
In this role, the team member is regularly required to talk and hear. Standing, walking, kneeling, stooping, bending over, crouching, crawling, climbing, and repetitive use of legs are done occasionally. The team member is occasionally required to lift up to 50 lbs and/or move heavy objects. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. All performed with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Work Environment
While performing these duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to outdoor elements in all seasons. Occasionally, the employee will also be exposed to fumes and particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment can be loud at times. While performing these duties, the employee may be exposed to dirt, dust, grime, grease, oil, gas, high‑concentrated cleaning solutions, etc.
Disclaimer
This job description may not list all duties for this position. The incumbent in the position may be asked to perform other duties. TA Operating LLC reserves the right to revise the job description at any time. This job description is not a contract for employment, and either the incumbent or TA Operating LLC may terminate employment at any time, for any reason.
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Other
Industries
Retail
EEO Statement
TravelCenters of America is a proud equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, familial status, ancestry, sex, gender, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, handicap, military service or Veteran status, genetic information or membership in any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation related to our recruiting process. If you would like to request an accommodation related to the recruitment process, please email us at appada@ta-petro.com and include your first and last name, phone number, the position and location for which you are applying, and details pertaining to the accommodation request.
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