Maintenance Shop Supervisor Trainee (Onsite Portland, OR)
About The Position
Are you someone who never rests on their laurels, always strives to go above and beyond, and is committed to keeping your PROMISES? Do you appreciate a company culture that is open, fosters work-life balance, and a dynamic team environment? Then Old Dominion is the home for you. We take pride in being the best in the industry, and from our humble beginnings we know that our People and our Family Spirit are the main ingredient in our secret sauce to success. At Old Dominion we are looking for individuals to join the OD Family that will provide innovative solutions and exceed expectations to keep OD the premier transportation solutions provider. The Maintenance Trainee will receive hands on training in all wage and salaried jobs to learn to manage a shift or an operational area in a Maintenance Shop. Once hands-on training is competed in each area the trainee fills in as a supervisor on various shifts and departments. The trainee will learn to manage a shift while emphasizing safety, quality, efficiency, service and delivery. The trainee also completes assignments while being assessed through knowledge indicators, writing papers, viewing management videos, recommending process improvements on operating procedures. Participates in ODTDT/Class B Training program to receive a CDL/Class B license, participates in forklift training program and management/leadership training courses as scheduled.
Requirements
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering/Technology preferred
- Maintenance Degree Program or a two-year Technical degree with applicable experience accepted
- Travel Required: 15%. The trainee travels to various Maintenance locations to learn the processes and supervise in a different environment.
- Experience: Good working knowledge of computer/PC software (WORD, EXCEL)
- Good verbal and written communications skills
- Solid work history (if applicable)
Responsibilities
- Complete shift manager’s training as an understudy with an experienced manager
- Complete maintenance job training knowledge and production exercises on all jobs within the shop
- Fill in as a supervisor on various shifts and departments
- Complete department/area knowledge indicators and develop new indicators and process and procedure changes
- Work with parts manager and shop supervisor to ensure a timely repair of equipment
- Assist in the formation of shop budget
- Write and submit monthly activity reports
- Assign work to employees according to daily schedule
- Make quick and informed decisions based on the volume levels and communicates schedule to affected employees
- Inspect working conditions of tools and equipment needed for safe operation within the area and direct the correction of any improper or adverse condition that exists
- Answer employee questions regarding company policy
- Attend training sessions and meetings
- Must be open to relocation when trainee program is completed
Benefits
- Great Health Benefits including a Zero premium medical plan for employee only coverage
- Vision & Dental
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Flex Spending Accounts
- 401k Retirement plan with company match and additional company annual discretionary match opportunity
- Life Insurance
- Wellness Program
- Tuition Reimbursement for Drivers and Technicians
- Training and growth opportunities to build a career
- We prioritize our OD family of employees
- Ability to advance through our promote from within philosophy
- National Career Opportunities Available at our 260+ service centers
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
