Shop Foreman - Albuquerque, NM

About the role

Working with the service manager. Responsible for the safe, efficient, and profitable operation of the Service department. Oversees the work of the mechanics. Able to make proper diagnosis of all components and recommended repairs.

Responsibilities

• Diagnostic ability of all components of the truck.
• Help in writing up repair orders and communicating with the drivers and owners in order to determine problems and solutions to their truck repair needs.
• Schedules an assigns jobs ad work areas to employees according to their skills and knowledge.
• Inspect and advise the mechanics on work as it progresses.
• Keep track of each customer job and be able to advise the customer as to time of completion, cost of repairs, additional repairs, etc.
• Road test and dyno test trucks in order not only to diagnose problems, but also to determine if repairs are complete.
• See that the buildings, grounds, and work areas are kept clean and neatly arranged.
• See that all company tools and equipment are properly maintained.
• Help in completing repair orders by getting the mechanics write up of the repairs, seeing that parts are billed correctly, and all needed lines are added to the ticket as it progresses.
• Be sure each repair is coded correctly.
• Must be familiar with warranty of all parts of the truck and able to determine if a repair is warrantable.
• Help to insure safe working conditions for all employees.

Requirements

• Minimum high school diploma required.
• Minimum four years as a mechanic and at least 2 years as a shop foreman or lead mechanic.

Qualifications

• Must possess and use good interpersonal skills and have the ability to interact well with customers, vendors, and co-workers in a positive and constructive manner.
• Must also have and maintain a Commercial Drivers License (CDL).

Skills

• Diagnostic ability of all components of the truck.
• Ability to read computer generated reports, office reports, invoices, etc.
• Operate computer terminals.
• Familiarity with warranty of all parts of the truck.
• Interpersonal skills to interact with customers, vendors, and co-workers.
• Commercial Drivers License (CDL).

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation Plans
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Excellent health, dental and vision plans
• Investments in Training & Development
• Grossly 401(k) and Profit-Sharing Plan
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Employee Stock Ownership (every employee earns shares and has ownership interest in the Bruckner’s organization)
• Technician Student Loan Reimbursement Program
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Club Reimbursement
• Family and Team Oriented Environment
• Engaging and Challenging Assignments
• Drug free workplace