Shop Foreman - Ron Craft Chevrolet/Cadillac

Sonic Automotive

Shop Foreman - Ron Craft Chevrolet/Cadillac

Baytown, TX
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    _ Summary:_

    The Shop Foreman directs the activities of the shop teammates in performing mechanical repairs, meeting time schedules, and productivity levels while maintaining quality standards.

    _ Responsibilities:_

    • Assisting technicians in performing technical activities.
    • Diagnose and repair to specifications – brake and hydraulic, exhaust, primary and/or advanced fuel ignition and electrical, suspension and alignment, air conditioning, and computer systems.
    • Adequately explains technical diagnoses and needed repairs to non-mechanical individuals which may include employees and customers on an as-required basis.
    • Continuously learn new technical information and techniques in formal training sessions in order to stay abreast with rapidly changing automotive technology.
    • Understand, keep abreast of, and comply with federal, state, and local regulations that affect the shops' operations such as hazardous waste disposal, right-to-know, and environmental updates.
    • Enforce safety requirements.
    • Hire, train, motivate, counsel, and monitor the performance of all mechanical shop staff
    • Must follow all company safety policies and procedures, and immediately report any and all accidents to a manager or supervisor.
  • Qualifications

    Qualifications

    • 5+ years of automotive repair experience.
    • 3+ years of experience as a Lead Technician, Shop Foreman or Advisor with previous technician experience
    • Proficient in using diagnostic equipment and tools
    • Ability to work collaboratively with other technicians, service advisors, and customers, along with strong communication skills to explain maintenance needs and recommendations clearly.
    • Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
    • Valid driver's license and a clean driving record.
    • All applicants must be authorized to work in the USA.
    • All applicants must be able to demonstrate ability to pass pre-employment testing to include background checks, MVR, drug test, and valid driver license.

    _ Preferred Experience:_

    • Experience with CDK for dispatching and booking tickets
    • Experience with wiTECH for diagnostics

    Additional Information

    Hours:

    • Monday through Friday (7am to 5pm)
    • Full-time

    ** Benefits:**

    • Medical
    • Dental
    • Vision
    • 401k with matches
    • PTO accrual
  • Industry
    Retail