truck and trailer shop foreman

Overview
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Truck and Trailer Shop Supervisor to oversee daily operations within our service facility. This leadership role involves managing a team of technicians, ensuring high-quality repairs, and maintaining efficient workflow for heavy-duty trucks, trailers, and related equipment. The ideal candidate will possess extensive mechanical knowledge, hands-on experience with heavy equipment, and strong leadership skills to ensure safety, quality standards, and customer satisfaction are consistently met.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate the daily activities of the shop team, including technicians and mechanics.
• Oversee maintenance, repair, and diagnostics on trucks, trailers, farm machinery, industrial equipment, and other heavy-duty vehicles.
• Ensure all work complies with safety regulations and company policies.
• Review schematics, technical manuals, and diagnostic data to troubleshoot complex issues such as transmissions, hydraulics, air brakes, suspension systems, HVAC systems, diesel engines, and electrical components.
• Assign tasks efficiently based on skill levels and workload to optimize productivity.
• Maintain accurate records of repairs, parts used, and service documentation.
• Ensure proper use of hand tools, power tools, welding equipment, and other specialized machinery such as forklifts, excavators, cranes, and vehicle lifts.
• Conduct quality control inspections before vehicle release to customers.
• Train or mentor team members on new procedures or technologies as needed.
• Collaborate with parts suppliers and vendors to ensure timely availability of necessary components.

Skills

• Proven dealership or heavy equipment shop experience with a strong background in automotive diagnostics and repair.
• Extensive knowledge of fabrication techniques including welding (soldering), assembly, and equipment repair.
• Proficiency in reading schematics and technical manuals for complex systems like transmissions, hydraulics, suspension alignment, HVAC systems, and diesel engines.
• Hands-on experience operating heavy machinery , tractors-trailers, farm machinery, and industrial equipment.
• Mechanical expertise in brake repair (including air brakes), shocks & struts replacement, wheel alignments, and suspension work.
• Ability to perform electrical troubleshooting with experience in automotive electrical systems.
• Skilled in using hand tools and power tools safely and effectively for various repair tasks.
• Strong leadership capabilities with excellent customer service skills to communicate effectively with clients and team members.
• Physical ability for heavy lifting and working in demanding environments while maintaining safety standards. This role offers an opportunity to lead a dynamic team within a well-established facility dedicated to quality service delivery in the trucking industry. The successful candidate will demonstrate a comprehensive skill set across multiple facets of vehicle maintenance and repair while fostering a safe work environment through effective supervision and technical expertise.

Job Type: Permanent

Pay: $30.32-$51.91 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person