Foreman Rush Truck Leasing

Rush Enterprises•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Foreman ensures that qualified diesel mechanics perform repairs correctly and efficiently while maintaining a consistently high level of customer satisfaction in the service department. The role recruits, hires, and motivates mechanics; supports their skills development; schedules and assigns repair work; provides technical support; monitors repair progress and quality; road-tests vehicles; and reviews productivity and payroll records. The Foreman may also perform other duties or follow other instructions requested by their leader.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Two years of related shop and technician supervision experience.
Commercial driver’s license and insurability with the company’s carrier.
ASE Master Certification program; Diamond Certification Program; or appropriate manufacturer certifications, such as Cat, Cummins, Eaton, or Fuller.

Responsibilities

Recruit, hire, and motivate qualified diesel mechanics.
Assist mechanics in developing their skills with support from the Service Manager.
Schedule repair work and assign technicians to mechanical segments that match their skill levels to ensure quality.
Ensure repairs are assigned to mechanics in an equal and fair manner.
Provide technical support for mechanics when necessary.
Check the work-in-progress status of each repair order throughout the day.
Maintain high-quality repairs and minimize comebacks.
Conduct periodic spot checks of completed jobs for thoroughness and quality.
Road-test vehicles to quality-check work performed.
Monitor mechanics’ daily productivity reports and corresponding payroll records.
Perform other duties and follow other instructions requested by the employee’s leader.