Shop Foreman
Job Description
Thrilling Opportunity
Position: Shop Foreman
Company: Tidewater Transit Co. Inc.
Company: Tidewater Transit Co. Inc.
Salary Detail
$55,000 – $80,000 a year
Experience
Job Experience is required
Job Detail
- Lead and train other shop team members
- Perform or supervise routine maintenance on trucks, such as checking batteries and changing oil to ensure proper vehicle running
- Inspect various parts of trucks, including brake systems, wheel bearings and steering mechanisms to ensure they are in the proper condition to operate effectively
- Use different tools and equipment, such as pressure gauges, pneumatic wrenches, welding equipment, screwdrivers, hoists and jacks, to repair trucks while constantly utilizing safety precautions
- Diagnose malfunctions in defective equipment by inspecting and testing using devises such as motor analyzers, handheld computers and chassis charts to determine how to address problems
- Test drive vehicles to ensure they are running properly and to find issues to determine what the solution will be
- Replace parts, valves, bearings and gears as needed and repair vehicle cooling and heating systems
- Measure vehicle emissions to ensure they are in the proper limits
- Ensure parts conform to factory specifications by inspecting and verifying clearances and dimensions
- Job Requirements: Job Skills Qualifications Welding skills needed!
- Must be able to lift heavy equipment and parts regularly
- Excellent customer service skills
- Must be comfortable with working in awkward positions or cramped spaces
- Must have your own basic tool set
- Technical certification or degree
- Experience working with diagnostic computers
- Previous experience as a diesel mechanic
- Wage Range: 55000 – 80000 per year General Description of Benefits: Full benefits after 90 days!
