Working Shop Foreman - Nights

The Night Working Shop Foreman will provide customer service while supervising service technicians who are making the repairs needed to put the customer on the road in a timely manner.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform skilled mechanical and fabrication work in the repair and overhaul of equipment
• Coordinate activities of mechanics in the diagnosis and repair of class 7 and 8 trucks
• Open and close repair orders
• Assumes responsibilities of the Service Manager and Shop Foreman as needed
• Trains and aids in the development of mechanical skills of mechanics
• Oversee operational safety and compliance with environmental laws and regulations
• Coordinate repair and maintenance services to obtain maximum utilization of equipment and prevent operational delays in other departments

Education/Training or Experience:

• High School graduate or GED required
• Diploma from Technical College or equivalent experience
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills required
• 1 years’ experience in heavy-duty truck repair
• CDL preferred

Personal Requirements:

• The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing
• The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences
• Communicate information and ideas in writing or verbally so others will understand
• Give full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
• Resolve complaints and problems as they arise from customers and employees
• Develop and motivate a team of up to 20 employees
• Perform basic math as well as calculating figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, percentages, and statistics
• Interact well with managers, customers, and the general public
• Must have a valid driver’s license and meet insurability requirements
• CDL preferred
• Must be able to work overtime when necessary
• Willing to continue additional training when requested by management

Physical Demands and Environment:

The physical demands and environmental characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by to successfully perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Daily operation of a computer and other office machines
• Daily work in all kinds of weather outdoors as needed
• Employee will lift up to 25 pounds daily
• Daily noise level is usually moderate
• Daily exposure to moving mechanical parts
• Daily will sit, stand, walk, stoop, crawl, kneel, climb, balance, reach, handle, finger, feel, talk, hear, and see
• Daily exposure to fumes, airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals