Shop Foreman (PM Shift)

Transwest

$93K — $114K *
Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of maintenance experience with diverse vehicle types
  • 5+ years of leadership experience in fleet maintenance or automotive repair
  • Proven ability to lead teams and make tough decisions
  • Knowledgeable in budgeting and cost reduction for maintenance efforts
  • Strong communication skills, proactive with teams and vendors
  • Experience managing vendor relationships for in-house efficiencies
  • Proficient in fleet management software including Fleetio and Samsara.

Responsibilities

  • Lead, teach, and coach team members to enhance their skills
  • Hold vendors accountable and streamline in-house systems
  • Communicate proactively with stakeholders to share critical updates
  • Verify accuracy of work orders regarding technician hours and parts
  • Maintain vehicle compliance, updating DVIRs and Fleetio
  • Respond to roadside issues and assist with repairs as needed
  • Ensure a clean and safe working environment for the team
  • Audit various systems related to vehicle compliance and insurance
  • Inspect vehicles for condition and operational safety regularly
  • Track and resolve reported maintenance issues to enhance safety
  • Manage records of vehicle maintenance and repairs diligently
  • Coordinate repairs or towing for inoperable vehicles
  • Support technical management of onboard shuttle technology.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
  • 401k plan with matching contributions
  • Annual pay increase opportunities
  • Quarterly performance bonuses for safety
  • Paid Time Off and holiday pay
Full Job Description
The Shop Foreman is a Leadership Position within our Fleet Team. They partner with the Fleet Manager, Fleet Supervisor and Fleet Coordinator for scheduling fleet maintenance work on a variety of different fleet vehicles ranging from Motorcoaches to Transit Vans. The Shop Foreman will supervise a diverse Fleet Team consisting of Technicians, Fleet Coordinators, Parts and Inventory Specialists and others. The Shop Foreman will work with the team to diagnosis and troubleshoot complex issues, manage work orders to ensure accurately billing, have advance understanding of heavy duty and light duty vehicle components, be familiar with fleet telematics systems, DVIR processes, monitor shop efficiency and performance and above all Lead with Humility. Compensation: • $45 - $55 / Hour Benefits: • Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance • 401k with matching • Annual pay increase • Quarterly safety performance bonuses • Holiday pay • Paid Time Off Responsibilities: • Be able to teach, coach and lead others in a positive manner. Work to create learning and growth paths for all team members within the Fleet division. • A strong ability to work with and hold vendors accountable. Create systems of work that can be completed in-house vs. vending out. • Must be a pro-active communicator. Communicate thoroughly with all internal and external stakeholders to ensure all critical necessary information is shared out accordingly. • Verify and audit work orders for accuracy pertaining to allocated technician hours and associated parts. • Maintain vehicle compliance (DVIRs) and update Samsara through Fleetio to ensure all issues are resolved daily. • Respond to road calls and assist with road side repairs as needed. • Maintain a clean, safe and respectful work environment. • Update and audit the following for each vehicle: Good2Go, SinglePoint, Samsara, Fleetio, Petro, Registration and Fleet insurance as needed. • Be process driven and find ways to improve the flow of work through streamlining waste. • Regularly inspect all vehicles for condition and operational safety, including physical appearance. • Responsible for tracking, scheduling and completing minor reported issues, for all vehicles • Maintain fleet maintenance records: review driver defect reports on a daily basis; trouble-shoot/resolve issues to reduce the number of road calls to ensure a high level of safety for our drivers & customers. • Track daily vehicle reports, maintenance and repair records to ensure all records are accurate and current. • Make appropriate arrangements to have inoperable vehicles or equipment repaired or towed. • Support the IT Team in the management of on-board shuttle technology such as Wi-Fi devices, telematics systems and tablets to ensure the systems are functional and installed accordingly. • Other duties as assigned. Requirements: • 5+ years of maintenance experience working with a variety of vehicles. • 5+ years of leadership experience in a fleet maintenance, automotive repair, or transportation operations environment and or shop environment. • Experience in leading the work of others and comfortable making difficult decisions. • Understands budget concepts and how to reduce the costs of maintenance and repair activities. • Excellent communication skills with a proactive approach to engaging internal teams and external vendors. • Demonstrated ability to manage vendor relationships and reduce outsourcing by building efficient in-house repair systems. • Proficient in fleet management software (e.g., Fleetio, Samsara) and other related systems (Good2Go, SinglePoint, Petro). • Experience auditing and verifying work orders for labor hours and parts accuracy.

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