MV Transportation, Inc

Shop Foreman

Kent, WA 98042In-Person
Transportation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in fleet maintenance management or similar role.
  • Strong prioritization and project management skills.
  • Ability to manage parts inventories and vendor relationships.
  • Experience with financial management in a maintenance context.
  • Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially spreadsheets and word processing.
  • Technical expertise in heavy diesel vehicle repair and preventive maintenance.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee all maintenance operations during the shift, ensuring vehicle upkeep.
  • Manage and train maintenance and utility staff effectively.
  • Ensure compliance with all contractual maintenance requirements.
  • Prepare and submit daily, weekly, monthly, and annual reports.
  • Control and manage the maintenance program budget.
  • Collaborate with the Fleet Manager on daily operations.
  • Diagnose and repair air conditioning systems, transmissions, and electrical systems.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare benefits including medical, dental, and vision.
  • 401k retirement plan with company contributions.
  • Generous paid time off and holiday schedule.
  • Paid sick leave accrual for full-time employees.
  • Referral bonuses for drivers and mechanics.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications

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

During the course of employment, employees may receive and have access to confidential information. All employees are expected to respect and maintain the confidentiality of non-public customer and business records and any other information that MV classifies as confidential.

Starting Salary Range: $40.80

Healthcare Benefits: PPO Medical, Medical HSA, Prescription, Dental, Vision (spouse and dependent children), Telemedicine, FSA, Life, AD&D, Group Accident, LTD, STD, EAP, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Substance Abuse Professionals programming

Retirement Benefits: 401k

Paid Time Off: year 0 - 3 = 3.08 bi-weekly accrual w/80 yearly accrual cap

Paid Holidays: 8 paid holidays

More Generous Paid Sick Leave: 1 hour/per 30 hours for all FT employees

Other Compensation: $1,000.00 Driver referral bonus ($500.00 upon training completion and $500.00 upon completion of probationary period); $1,000.00 Mechanic referral bonus ($500.00 upon training completion and $500.00 upon completion of probationary period)

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About MV Transportation, Inc

MV Transportation, Inc. is a privately held transportation contracting firm based in Dallas, Texas. The company was founded in 1975 by husband and wife team Alex and Feysan Lodde. MV Transportation provides paratransit, fixed-route, shuttle, and school bus services to cities and counties throughout the United States and Canada. The company operates a fleet of over 15,000 vehicles and employs over 20,000 people. MV Transportation is committed to providing safe, reliable, and efficient transportation services to its customers.
Learn more about MV Transportation, Inc
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17,000 employees
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Founded
1975

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