What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shop Foreman position at Amerit Fleet Solutions?
Position Summary
The Shop Foreman is responsible for assisting the Fleet Manager in leading a team of garage-based service technicians. The Foreman will help oversee an aggressive preventative maintenance repair program, including the maintenance of heavy-duty diesel vehicles, trailers, and other field utility equipment to ensure a safe and efficient fleet.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- 80% managerial/20% diesel technician work
- Lead and develop employees: up to 10 full-time employees
- Fleet consists of heavy-duty trailers, dollies, and switchers
- Perform services to anti-lock brakes, wheel end components, electrical, brakes, minor body work, and roll-up doors
- Monitor employee’s performance and be accessible to all areas of the shop
- Plan daily manpower to meet workload
- Provide support to the operations team regarding all equipment related issues
- Perform administrative functions, including payroll approval, scanner downloads, repair order maintenance and compliance documentation
- Provide clean, safe working conditions of the facility and equipment
- Communicate with fleet maintenance manager to ensure operation's and company's needs are met
- Identify and monitor equipment sent to outside sources for repairs
- Conduct pre-shift meetings
- Comply with all applicable laws/regulations, as well as company policies/procedures
- Access any area of the equipment or vehicle to perform necessary maintenance
- Move parts to and from the job site and remove or install these parts on vehicles
- Perform other duties as required
Key Competencies and Minimum Education
- Must possess at least 5 years' industry experience in fleet maintenance management or operations capacity within the auto/diesel industry.
- Must possess 2-5 years as a Lead/Manager within the diesel industry.
- Prior technician/mechanic experience is required
- Must be familiar with heavy truck/trailer repair and maintenance
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Basic written and verbal communication skills (documentation, communication with peers, supervisors, etc.)
- Thorough knowledge of tractor and trailer maintenance, DOT rules and regulations, company policies and procedures
- Proven leadership and interpersonal skills
- Must be multi-tasked oriented
- Strong computer skills
Working Conditions
- Exposure to heavy traffic areas while performing the duties of the job
- Exposure to considerable amounts of dust, diesel fumes and noise
- Exposure to chemicals, oils, greases, or other irritants
- Ability to move and position heavy objects
- Ability to bend, stoop, crouch, kneel and crawl to repair vehicles
- Ability to work outside in various weather conditions