Fleet Service Foreman

CHS Inc. is a leading global agribusiness owned by farmers, ranchers and cooperatives across the United States that provides grain, food and energy resources to businesses and consumers around the world. We serve agriculture customers and consumers across the United States and around the world. Most of our employees are in the United States, but today we have employees in 19 countries. At CHS, we are creating connections to empower agriculture.

About the role

This individual will report to the supervisor of our maintenance team at the Great Bend, KS location, and provide support in all aspects of maintenance requests and processes that flow through this location.

Schedule

Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm, with overtime and occasional weekends throughout the year as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanic team at Great Bend location, and provide informal work direction, guidance, and coaching to team members.
• Able to perform all competencies autonomously, once fully trained in CHS policies and procedures.
• Troubleshoot, repair and maintain vehicles, machinery and equipment in the assigned area of responsibility to minimize unscheduled downtime and to improve availability and reliability of equipment.
• Schedule and perform preventive maintenance to support operating departments with safe, reliable vehicles and equipment/machinery that are in full compliance with all regulatory agencies and at a cost within industry standards.
• Perform record keeping and documentation as required.
• Order parts, process invoices, and complete other clerical work.
• Follow all CHS policies and procedures. Participate in company training for service and repair of vehicles, equipment, and facilities.
• Report all parts used to ensure appropriate inventory of parts and equipment.
• Maintain all tools and keep work areas clean and neat.
• Maintain and promote a strong safety culture and follow all safety policies, procedures and regulations.
• Identify and communicate workplace hazards and correct or seek assistance in correcting unsafe actions or conditions.

Requirements

• 8+ years of similar experience in mechanics, management, and/or a similar setting.
• Valid driver's license.
• High school diploma or GED.

Qualifications

• 8 years of experience working directly in settings that involve maintenance on DOT vehicles highly preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work additional hours as needed to meet business demands.

Pre-employment screening is based on the job requirements and industry guidelines and may or may not be required for the position. If required, selected candidates must pass pre-employment screenings to include all or a combination of drug, criminal, motor vehicle check, physical requirements and FMSCA Clearinghouse.

Benefits

CHS offers a competitive total rewards package. Compensation includes base wage and, depending upon position, may include other earnings such as bonus, incentives and commissions. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, wellness programs, life insurance, health and dependent care spending accounts, paid time off, 401(k), pension, profit sharing, short- and long-term disability, tuition reimbursement and adoption assistance, subject to the eligibility requirements for each benefit plan.