Service Foreman
About The Position
At Bergstrom Automotive, we’re proud to be Wisconsin’s largest dealership, setting the standard for exceptional guest experiences. Our team is driven by innovation, integrity, and a dedication to fostering growth and success for our team members. If you’re passionate about delivering outstanding service and growing your career, Bergstrom is the place for you! This is a hands-on leadership position. As our Shop Foreman, you will carry your own load of repair orders—diagnosing and repairing vehicles—while concurrently supervising our team of automotive technicians. You will be the technical expert in the shop, responsible for dispatching work, providing guidance on complex repairs, and ensuring mechanical production goals are met. (Please note: This role is strictly focused on the mechanical shop and does not involve or oversee the detail department).
Requirements
- 5+ years of hands-on experience as an automotive technician.
- Master-level knowledge of automotive diagnostics and mechanical repair across multiple makes and models.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to motivate and develop technicians while successfully managing your own mechanical workload in a fast-paced environment.
- Highly organized with the ability to pivot quickly, prioritize jobs, and keep the shop running smoothly.
- Must have your own tools, a valid driver’s license, and a clean driving record.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience mentoring or leading others is a plus, but not required for the right candidate.
- ASE Certifications are highly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Actively perform comprehensive vehicle inspections, diagnostics, maintenance, and mechanical repairs on a wide variety of makes and models.
- Oversee, mentor, and train a team of automotive technicians.
- Act as the go-to resource for troubleshooting and resolving difficult technical issues on the shop floor.
- Dispatch and assign repair orders based on technician skill levels.
- Prioritize the daily mechanical reconditioning schedule to ensure vehicles move through the shop efficiently.
- Perform final inspections and test drives to guarantee that all mechanical work meets our strict safety and quality standards before vehicles are cleared.
- Monitor technician productivity and shop output.
- Identify bottlenecks in the mechanical reconditioning process and implement solutions to reduce turnaround time.
- Ensure all shop tools and equipment are properly maintained.
- Enforce OSHA regulations and company safety policies to maintain a clean, secure working environment.
Benefits
- Health, Dental, and Vision insurance options
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Discounts on vehicles, service, and parts
- Paid Holidays
- Wellness Program
- Free Team Member Clinic
- Free Health Coach
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Referral Program
- Training and opportunities for career growth and advancement
- Short and Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance (for FT team members)
- Two weeks of PTO upon start date (for FT team members)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
