Shop Foreman

MV Transportation • Chicago, IL

2d • $32

About The Position

MV Transportation is seeking a Shop Foreman to manage all maintenance aspects of the maintenance operation during shift to include preventative maintenance and repair of vehicles. The Shop Foreman will be responsible for all maintenance and utility staff. The Shop Foreman will assure that all contractual requirements are achieved. Duties include daily, weekly, monthly and annual reporting responsibilities along with the management of the maintenance program budget. The Shop Foreman will be responsible for training and development of the maintenance staff and will work with the Fleet Manager in the running of the day-to-day business. In addition, the Shop Foreman must have experience with air conditioning systems, transmissions, electrical diagnosis, emission control systems, and wheelchair lifts.

Requirements

• Must be able to properly prioritize, implement and manage work schedules, projects and assignments.
• Must have the ability to track and control parts inventories, vendors and suppliers.
• Must be able to manage the financial / accounting aspects of a fleet maintenance operation.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with all levels of staff in written and oral formats.
• Must have computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets and Microsoft outlook.
• Must have technical competence with heavy diesel vehicle repair and preventive maintenance.
• Must display initiative, professionalism, candor and tact at all times.

Nice To Haves

• Diesel experience preferred.
• ASE certified truck or school bus preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage all maintenance aspects of the maintenance operation during shift to include preventative maintenance and repair of vehicles.
• Responsible for all maintenance and utility staff.
• Assure that all contractual requirements are achieved.
• Daily, weekly, monthly and annual reporting responsibilities along with the management of the maintenance program budget.
• Responsible for training and development of the maintenance staff
• Work with the Fleet Manager in the running of the day-to-day business.
• Experience with air conditioning systems, transmissions, electrical diagnosis, emission control systems, and wheelchair lifts.

Benefits

• Benefits are available to full time employees.
• Retirement Benefits: 401k with company match
• Personal Days Off: 2 days after completing 1 year, 3 days after 3 years, 4 days after completing 5 years of employment contingent upon appropriate attendance.
• Sick time: 40 hours of paid after 12 months of employment
• Jury Duty: Up to 5 paid days of jury duty service after 12 months of employment
• Bereavement Leave: up to 3 days for qualifying family members
• Paid Holidays: 8 paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed