Shop Foreman

Meridian Waste•Gadsden, AL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Shop Foreman is responsible for supervising a maintenance shop. In this role, the successful candidate will perform repairs and maintenance work on waste pick-up trucks and support equipment in accordance with factory and industry standards, run diagnostics on trucks and work closely with other team members to meet company goals. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Provide direction and lead mechanics assigned to work group to ensure that all repair and maintenance work is performed in a safe, efficient and timely manner. Report to management on performance; make recommendations for process/programmatic changes for improvement or efficiencies. Supervise technicians in maintenance shop, including such responsibilities as conducting daily shop huddles; fleet walks; coaching/counseling/ training lead technician and all technician levels on performance/corrective action, when necessary; make hiring/termination decisions in concert with Human Resources and appropriate management; conduct employee training and performance evaluations; evaluate and make recommendations for merit increase, promotion and job changes, as appropriate. Identify training opportunities and, as necessary, document issues and constructively discuss corrective action, as needed, with technician. Manage related administrative matters for team, including payroll, maintenance of employee records, records of all preventive and corrective maintenance performed, recording of all information into Dossier Maintenance Software, prepare and submit budget for approval, set departmental goals to align with targets and performance objectives established by division’s leadership. Determines vehicle condition by conducting inspections and diagnostic tests; identifying worn and damaged parts. Perform minor and major repairs on waste pick- up trucks and support equipment. Keeps equipment available for use by completing preventive maintenance schedules; installing component and part upgrades; controlling corrosion; completing winterization procedures. Conduct regular preventative maintenance on service trucks, including inspection, tire rotation and oil changes. Corrects vehicle deficiencies by removing, repairing, adjusting, overhauling, assembling, disassembling, and replacing major assemblies, sub-assemblies, components, parts, or systems, such as, power and drive trains, electrical, air conditioning, fuel, emission, brake, steering, hydraulics; completes machine shop operations; making adjustments and alignments including bearing loads, gear tooth contact, valve mechanisms, governors, oil systems, control linkages, clutches, and traction units. Verifies vehicle performance by conducting test drives; adjusting controls and systems. Complies with federal and state vehicle requirements by testing engine, safety, and combustion control standards. Maintains vehicle appearance by cleaning, washing, and painting. Maintains accurate vehicle records by annotating services and repairs. Collaborate with repair team to diagnose problems with vehicles and plan repairs. Keeps shop equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs. Contains costs by using warranty; evaluating service and parts options. Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt. Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical and regulation publications. Enhances maintenance department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments. Follow and comply with all safety policies. Additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

2+ years’ experience as a Diesel Mechanic
Ability to lift up to 100 pounds
Excellent reading and writing skills
Must be able to multi-task and have an attention to detail.
Must have the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Great attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

ASE Diesel Certification an asset
Specialized Knowledge Required – Including any required certificates, licenses, and registrations
ASE Diesel Certification preferred

Responsibilities

Provide direction and lead mechanics assigned to work group to ensure that all repair and maintenance work is performed in a safe, efficient and timely manner.
Report to management on performance; make recommendations for process/programmatic changes for improvement or efficiencies.
Supervise technicians in maintenance shop, including such responsibilities as conducting daily shop huddles; fleet walks; coaching/counseling/ training lead technician and all technician levels on performance/corrective action, when necessary; make hiring/termination decisions in concert with Human Resources and appropriate management; conduct employee training and performance evaluations; evaluate and make recommendations for merit increase, promotion and job changes, as appropriate.
Identify training opportunities and, as necessary, document issues and constructively discuss corrective action, as needed, with technician.
Manage related administrative matters for team, including payroll, maintenance of employee records, records of all preventive and corrective maintenance performed, recording of all information into Dossier Maintenance Software, prepare and submit budget for approval, set departmental goals to align with targets and performance objectives established by division’s leadership.
Determines vehicle condition by conducting inspections and diagnostic tests; identifying worn and damaged parts.
Perform minor and major repairs on waste pick- up trucks and support equipment.
Keeps equipment available for use by completing preventive maintenance schedules; installing component and part upgrades; controlling corrosion; completing winterization procedures.
Conduct regular preventative maintenance on service trucks, including inspection, tire rotation and oil changes.
Corrects vehicle deficiencies by removing, repairing, adjusting, overhauling, assembling, disassembling, and replacing major assemblies, sub-assemblies, components, parts, or systems, such as, power and drive trains, electrical, air conditioning, fuel, emission, brake, steering, hydraulics; completes machine shop operations; making adjustments and alignments including bearing loads, gear tooth contact, valve mechanisms, governors, oil systems, control linkages, clutches, and traction units.
Verifies vehicle performance by conducting test drives; adjusting controls and systems.
Complies with federal and state vehicle requirements by testing engine, safety, and combustion control standards.
Maintains vehicle appearance by cleaning, washing, and painting.
Maintains accurate vehicle records by annotating services and repairs.
Collaborate with repair team to diagnose problems with vehicles and plan repairs.
Keeps shop equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.
Contains costs by using warranty; evaluating service and parts options.
Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt.
Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical and regulation publications.
Enhances maintenance department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
Follow and comply with all safety policies.
Additional duties as assigned.