Shop Foreman

Bergey's•Muhlenberg Township, PA

33d•$80,000 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

The ideal Shop Foreman must have experience in areas including the oversight of other mechanics and performing administrative tasks. Repairs and maintains diesel and gasoline engine industrial trucks according to dealership and factory specifications.

Requirements

Master level Diesel Technician
Must have valid Driver's License
Successful completion of pre-employment background checks and drug screening

Responsibilities

Working closely with location manager, providing status of maintenance and budget requirements.
Identifying actions to improve operating efficiency.
Supervising maintenance operations. Planning and distributing the work and monitoring performance.
Performs work as outlined on repair order with efficiency and accuracy, in accordance with dealership and factory standards.
Diagnoses cause of any malfunction and performs repair.
Communicates with parts department to obtain needed parts.
Saves and tags parts of the job if under warranty or if requested by the customer.
Examines assigned vehicle to determine if further safety or service work is required or recommended.
Communicates with service advisor/dispatcher immediately if additional work is needed, if work outlined is not needed, or if repairs cannot be completed within the promised time.
Documents all work performed and recommended on the repair order.
Road tests vehicles when required.
Participates in manufacturer-sponsored training programs, schools, and events.
Keeps abreast of manufacturer technical bulletins.
Supervises work of any apprentice technicians as assigned.
Reports machinery defects or malfunctions to supervisor.
Ensures that vehicle is kept clean. Notifies service advisor/dispatcher immediately of anything that has happened to change the appearance or condition of the vehicle.
Keeps shop area neat and clean.
Maintains and is accountable for all dealership-owned tools and manuals. Returns them to the proper place and in the same condition as when they were received.
Understands, keeps abreast of and complies with federal, state and local regulations, such as hazardous waste disposal, OSHA Right-to-Know etc.
Operates all tools and equipment in a safe manner.
Reports any safety issues immediately to management.
Other tasks as assigned.