Automotive Shop Foreman
The Role
The Foreman ensures that all mechanical repairs meet or exceed customer expectations and company standards while actively developing technicians into high-performing Partner-level contributors. This role blends hands-on technical leadership with accountability for shop efficiency, repair quality, and team growth.
Responsibilities
- Perform and enforce quality control checks during repairs and at job completion
- Identify workmanship-related comebacks and determine root cause
- Investigate repair failures and educate technicians on correct procedures
- Provide real-time technical support to on-site technicians
- Perform maintenance services with efficiency and per manufacturer and dealership standards
- Diagnose, maintain and repair vehicle automotive systems
- Detail written communication on RO's
- Test drive vehicles and test components and systems, using diagnostic tools and special service equipment
Requirements
- Minimum of 2 years of experience as an automotive technician
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
- Strong computer and technical skills
- Must have own set of tools (we provide the toolbox and special tools)
- Fixing the job right the first time
- Extraordinary customer service skills
- Motivated and driven
- Team oriented
- Good attitude
Qualifications
- Prolonged periods of standing, stooping and bending
Skills
- Quality control checks
- Root cause identification
- Technical support
- Maintenance services
- Vehicle diagnostics
- Customer service
Benefits
- Competitive pay plan
- Employer-paid Medical Insurance
- Employer-paid Dental Insurance
- 401k program with company match
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- Employee vehicle purchase program
- Employee discounts on parts and service
- Weekly pay periods
- 5 Paid Holidays, Vacation and Sick time
- Flexible Schedule
Pay
Competitive pay plan
Schedule
- 7 am - 4 pm
- 8 am - 5 pm
- 9 am - 6 pm
About the Role
Garavel CJDR, located at 300 Westport Ave in Norwalk, CT, has been your family Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, and Ram dealership since 2002. We are Connecticut's highest-volume Jeep dealership and Dealer Rater of the Year 11 years in a row!
Company Information
We are an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental disabilities, military status or any other basis prohibited by law.