Body Shop Foreman

Midwest Peterbilt Group • Council Bluffs, IA

109d

About The Position

The Body Shop is an integral part of this Company’s success. The Body Shop Foreman will assist the Body Shop Manager in coordinating the activities of the body shop to make it a profitable department for the Company. The Body Shop Foreman will direct the scheduling and performance of body repair on class 7 and 8 trucks as well as the operation and maintenance of the body repair facilities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required
• Ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing
• Ability to listen and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences
• Ability to communicate information and ideas in writing or verbally so others will understand
• Ability to 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
• Ability to resolve complaints and problems as they arise from customers and employees
• Ability to perform basic math as well as calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, percentages, and statistics
• Must be able to interact well with managers, customers, and the general public
• Must have a valid driver’s license and meet insurability requirements
• Valid CDL preferred
• Six months to one year related experience and/or training

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school preferred

Responsibilities

• Coordinate operation and maintenance of body shop equipment and repair facilities
• Prepare estimates for truck body repair
• Work closely with customers and insurance adjusters
• Train body technicians in process and procedures of repair work
• Assist the Body Shop Manager when needed and assume managerial duties when the Body Shop Manager is absent
• Schedule work and assign work to the body shop technicians

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees