Maintenance Shop Supervisor Trainee (Onsite: Multiple Locations)

Old Dominion Freight Line•Commerce City, CO
•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Trainee position is an onsite role with opportunities available in multiple locations including Dallas, TX; Greensboro, NC; Morristown, TN; Portland, OR; Salt Lake City, UT; Kansas City, MO; Parsons, KS; Des Moines, IA; Rialto, CA; and Denver, CO. 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 completed in each area, the trainee will fill 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, and recommending process improvements on operating procedures. Participants will engage in the ODTDT/Class B Training program to receive a CDL/Class B license, participate in a forklift training program, and attend management/leadership training courses as scheduled.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering/Technology preferred
  • Maintenance Degree Program or a two-year Technical degree with applicable experience accepted
  • 15% travel required to various Maintenance locations to learn processes and supervise in different environments
  • Good working knowledge of computer/PC software (WORD, EXCEL)
  • Good verbal and written communications skills
  • Solid work history (if applicable)

Nice To Haves

  • Must be open to relocation when trainee program is completed

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

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
  • Ability to advance through our promote from within philosophy
  • National Career Opportunities Available at our 260+ service centers
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