Shop Foreman
Performs the duties of an A-level mechanic, including PMs and preparing buses for DOT inspections. Directly supervises the mechanics, service employees and other maintenance personnel, monitors outside contract laborers; schedules the repairs and maintenance of a wide variety of LNG and diesel-powered equipment; ensures an environment that meets safety and regulatory requirements and monitors all daily contractual maintenance obligations.
Transdev is proud to offer:
- Competitive compensation package of minimum $43.75 - maximum $48.80
Benefits include:
- Vacation: minimum of two (2) weeks
- Sick days: 5 days
- Holidays: 12 days; 8 standard and 4 floating
- Other standard benefits: 401(k) retirement plan, medical, dental and vision, life insurance, short-termdisability, voluntary long-term disability.
Benefits may vary depending on location policy. The above represents the standard Corporate Policy.
Key Responsibilities:
- Performs the duties of an A-level mechanic, including PMs and preparing buses for DOT inspections.
- Supervises mechanics, investigates, provides information, and makes and administers decisions concerning employee discipline.
- Evaluates the performance of both new and current employees.
- Facilitates and schedules training of both new and current employees.
- Works with Human Resources by participating in interview panels for maintenance positions.
- Monitors the budget at a sectional level.
- Assisting with scheduling outside contract labor for special projects and monitoring the laborers' performance.
- Conducts daily safety/shift turnover meetings with both mechanics and supervisors on duty.
- Works with facility maintenance to communicate issues relevant to a safe and pleasant work environment.
- Schedules major and minor repairs.
- Creates work orders for repairs to coaches, reviews past work orders for repairs to coaches, and reviews and closes current work orders.
- Assigns work to mechanics based on the work required and the mechanic's qualifications.
- Makes on-the-spot decisions regarding repairs and, at times, makes on-the-spot repairs when necessary.
- Communicates with mechanics on diagnosis and procedures for repair and assists with technical questions.
- Monitors tracking sheets generated by management to ensure repairs are completed promptly.
- Monitors the work of both internal employees and vendors for quality and quantity.
- Works with Parts personnel to obtain the correct replacement parts.
- Decide which coaches to pull/swap out and relay this information to operations at least 8 hours before.
- Lists and schedules coaches for PMI's and other work and communicates this information with operations.
- Performs other tasks and projects as assigned
- Proficient with Microsoft Office
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Must be able to work shifts or flexible work schedules as needed.
- Subject to a DOT drug testing and physical if applicable. DOT Regulation 49 CFR Part 40 does not
- authorize the use of Schedule I drugs, including cannabis, for any reason.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma, GED or equivalent
- Valid CDL Class B (or higher) with passenger and airbrake endorsements preferred
- 7 years+ experience in the repair and maintenance of all types of heavy-duty automotive and transit equipment
- 3 years+ of supervisory experience
- Broad understanding of all mechanical systems related to heavy-duty transportation vehicles
- Familiarity with laws & regulations associated with the safe operation of maintenance facilities
- Proficient with Microsoft Office
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Must be able to work shifts or flexible work schedules as needed.
- Subject to a DOT drug testing and physical if applicable. DOT Regulation 49 CFR Part 40 does not
authorize the use of Schedule I drugs, including cannabis, for any reason
Physical Requirements:
The essential functions of this position require the ability to:
- Work outside in varying temperature, weather, and humidity conditions-100% of the job is performed outside, work alone and in remote locations.
- Sit for extended periods (up to 6-8 hours per day); frequently walk for long distances and on possible sloped ground or slippery and uneven surfaces
- Push and pull objects up to 75 pounds, occasionally throughout the workday; lift material weighing up to 50 lbs. with or without assistance; occasionally bend, kneel, or crouch to files or equipment stored at ground level
- Withstand heavy traffic areas while performing the duties of the job; tolerate exposure to considerable amounts of dust, vehicle fumes and noise.
