Perform skilled and complicated heavy-duty truck diagnosis and repair with minimum supervision. Help the management team keep shop clean and safe. Work as a united team with the Service Manager to ensure technician team is made aware of and follows company policies and procedures including but not limited to post-accident & injury, meal & rest breaks, and EHS rules and regulations. Assist technicians with difficult or high-priority repairs and ensure completion of proper documentation. Dispatch ... more details
Working Foreman
Req #
2024-3085
Job Locations
US-CA-San Diego
Category
Service
Type
Regular Full Time
About Us
Headquartered in Portland, Oregon, TEC has 30+ locations from Seattle to San Diego to the Midwest, serving thousands of customers across Washington, Oregon, California, Nevada, Arizona, Nebraska, Iowa and South Dakota.
TEC Equipment features Mack and Volvo heavy-duty trucks, Hino and Isuzu medium duty trucks, Wabash trailers and Cottrell auto transport trailers. We offer a large and desirable inventory of new Mack and Volvo heavy-duty trucks and all makes of used trucks. Our full-service line-up also features quality parts, state-of-the-art service, collision centers and fuel, leasing/rental, financing, and insurance. Our locations are authorized service centers for Mack, Volvo, Cummins, Meritor, Eaton and Fuller warranties. TEC truly offers the convenience of one-stop shopping for all trucking-related needs.
Overview
The Working Foreman will spend approximately 50% of the time working on jobs and 50% on leadership responsibilities. This position is responsible for performing all functions of a highly skilled technician and will act as the supervisor and trainer for other Technicians on the floor. The Working Foreman ensures optimal efficiency and quality by assisting technicians with diagnostics, scheduling workflow, assigning technicians to jobs appropriate to their skill levels, and helping technicians prioritize their time.
Responsibilities
Perform skilled and complicated heavy-duty truck diagnosis and repair with minimum supervision.
Help the management team keep shop clean and safe. Work as a united team with the Service Manager to ensure technician team is made aware of and follows company policies and procedures including but not limited to post-accident & injury, meal & rest breaks, and EHS rules and regulations.
Assist technicians with difficult or high-priority repairs and ensure completion of proper documentation.
Dispatch repair orders to technicians to perform required work within Standard Repair Times. Follow up as work is completed to ensure work is being properly performed and that customer expectations are met.
Ensure inventory of tools, equipment, and supplies are appropriately stocked and protected from loss. Notify Service Manager of supply needs that are not being met.
Communicate with service admin team on scheduling Quality Control test drives and customer vehicle pickup. Provide consistent communication to service office team to ensure updates can be delivered to our customers accurately, and consistently by the service advisors.
Serve as leader and role-model conducting oneself with highest of ethical, professional, and safety standards Provide training to technicians in areas of technical repair, shop procedures, etc.
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent
5+ years in a heavy-duty Diesel or Trailer Technician position, as applicable
Master-level knowledge of heavy-duty truck or trailer diagnosis and repair
Sound knowledge of shop operations and flow
General knowledge of truck or trailer parts inventory and sales process
Strong oral and written communication skills
Strong organization and time management skills
Solid computer skills; ability to effectively utilize all required systems and programs.
Strong diagnostic skills and basic understanding of diagnostic software.
Professional demeanor (including ability to maintain composure in stressful situations)
Ability to effectively train and coach varying levels of team member abilities
Ability to utilize and operate all tools and equipment for job
Previous supervisory experience
Valid driver’s license
Ability to obtain forklift certification
Compensation
The hourly pay range for this position is $34.97 to $43.71.
Benefits
TEC provides our employees and their families with a full menu of health, wellness, and retirement benefits.
New hires are eligible to participate in TEC Equipment’s comprehensive benefits plan the first of the month following your date of hire.
Choice of two comprehensive medical plan options that include prescription drug coverage
Choice of two dental plans that cover preventative and diagnostic care, basic and major services, and orthodontia for children
Vision care, discounted hearing exams, and hearing aids
401(k) retirement savings plan with company contribution
Life, accident, and disability insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Education assistance
Seven paid holidays, vacation accrual of at least 48 hours per year, and paid sick
Statements
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all applicable screenings.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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