Rush Enterprises, Inc

Diesel Shop Foreman

Rush Enterprises, Inc • $75K — $90K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • Minimum of 2 years' supervisory experience in a shop or technician role.
  • Must be insurable with the company's insurance carrier.
  • Preference for ASE Master Certification or equivalent.
  • Certifications from manufacturers like Cat, Cummins, or Eaton are a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Recruit and hire qualified diesel mechanics.
  • Assist mechanics with skill development alongside the Service Manager.
  • Schedule and assign repair work based on mechanic skill sets.
  • Ensure equitable distribution of repair assignments among mechanics.
  • Provide technical support to mechanics as needed.
  • Check the progress of repair orders daily.
  • Conduct quality checks on completed jobs and minimize comebacks.
  • Road test vehicles to verify repair quality.
  • Monitor daily productivity and payroll records for mechanics.

Benefits

  • Leadership growth opportunities within the company.
  • Support for technicians' skill development.
  • Comprehensive training programs available.
  • Work in a balanced team environment with fair task distribution.
  • Access to manufacturer-specific training and certifications.
Full Job Description
Ready for a career change or just starting out? Stepping into the role of Diesel Shop Foreman Technician at Rush Enterprises offers an exciting and rewarding opportunity for growth and leadership!

Foreman Responsibilities:
  • Recruit, hire, and motivate qualified diesel mechanics.
  • Assist diesel mechanics in developing their skills with support of the Service Manager.
  • Schedule repair work and assign technician(s) to mechanical segments that match their skill level to ensure quality.
  • Ensure that all repairs are assigned to mechanics in an equal and fair manner.
  • Provide technical support for mechanics when necessary.
  • Check progress (W-I-P) of each repair order throughout the day.
  • Maintain high-quality repairs and minimize comebacks. Conduct periodic spot checks of completed jobs for thoroughness and quality.
  • Road test vehicles to quality-check work performed.
  • Monitor mechanics' daily productivity reports and corresponding payroll records.


Basic Qualifications:
    • High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
    • Two years' related shop and technician supervision experience.
    • Insurability with Company's carrier.
    • PLUS IF - ASE Master Certification program; Diamond Certification Program; Cat, Cummins, Eaton, Fuller, or other appropriate manufacturer certifications.

This job posting does not state or imply that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by their leader.

Minimum Pay Rate

USD $75,000.00/Yr.
Maximum Pay Rate

USD $90,000.00/Yr.

About Rush Enterprises, Inc

Rush Enterprises, Inc. is a retailer of commercial vehicles and related services. The company operates a network of commercial vehicle dealerships under the Rush Truck Centers name. The company's Rush Truck Centers are located in the United States, and offer a range of services, including retail sales of new and used commercial vehicles, aftermarket parts sales, service and repair facilities, financing, leasing and rental, and insurance products.
Learn more about Rush Enterprises, Inc
Size
7,166 employees
Market Cap
$2.8 billion
Industry
Net Income
$114.8 million
Founded
1965
5 Year Trend
+4%
Revenue
$4.7 billion
NASDAQ

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