Automotive Shop Foreman

ATLANTIC AUTO AND DIESEL

Automotive Shop Foreman

Raleigh, NC
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    401(k) matching

    Dental insurance

    Health insurance

    Vision insurance

    Competitive salary

    Free food & snacks

    Opportunity for advancement

    Paid time off

    Training & development

    Job Title: Shop Foreman

    Essential Duties:

    Assists technicians in developing their skills

    Provides technical support for technicians when necessary

    Ensures repairs are charged out correctly

    Checks progress of each repair order throughout the day

    Maintains high-quality service repairs and minimizes comebacks

    Conducts periodic spot checks of completed jobs for thoroughness and quality

    Road tests vehicles to quality-check work performed

    Monitors technicians’ daily productivity reports and corresponding payroll records

    Monitors shop condition, including cleanliness, safety, and the condition of shop equipment

    Ensures the proper care, storage, and inventory of special tools

    Keeps abreast of new equipment and tools available and recommends purchases

    Fills in for service advisor when necessary

    Strives for harmony and teamwork within the shop

    Maintains a safe work environment

    Maintains a professional appearance

    Qualifications:

    To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

    Education and Experience:

    Two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

    Knowledge of modern methods of maintaining and repairing automotive, medium/heavy duty trucks and equipment

    Knowledge of operating principles and maintenance of gasoline and diesel-powered engines

    Language Skills:

    Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals

    Ability to write routine reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals

    Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers

    Reasoning Skills:

    Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exist

    Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form

    Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

    Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables

    Ability to make rational decisions through sound logic and deductive process

    Physical Demands:

    Works in various weather conditions with exposure to noise, dust, fumes, grease/oils, electrical energy

    Have visual acuity to perform visual inspections involving small defects, small parts, operation of machines

    Body agility: balancing, climbing, crawling, crouching, kneeling, pulling, pushing, reaching, stooping

    Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature, or texture by touch

    Dexterity: whole-hand (grabbing and holding) and fingertip (picking and pinching)

    Certifications:

    Valid North Carolina driver’s license

    Commercial driver’s license preferred

    Salary and Benefits:

    Salary will be negotiated based on knowledge and experience

    Medical, dental and vision insurance

    401k, with employer match

    Earned paid time off and sick leave

    Holiday pay