Vehicle Maintenance Foreman

Responsibilities

• Regularly communicate with management regarding the status of vehicles, containers, and/or other equipment
• Ensure repairs to vehicles are completed per company maintenance schedules
• Ensure proper diagnosis and troubleshooting of mechanical issues are completed and proper repairs are made
• Avoid all repairs to vehicles, equipment, and related components in a safe manner in compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations and company policies
• Inspect, repair, and/or overhaul vehicle support systems, such as electrical, air, hydraulics and brake systems
• Perform roadside repairs and adjustments
• Avoid all safety devices on vehicles are in good working order
• Instruct personnel on proper maintenance procedures and preventive maintenance practices
• Train and assess technicians to ensure proper completion of duties
• Avoid required administrative duties when necessary, such as cycle counts, parts requisitions, warranties, etc.
• Avoid routine housekeeping duties related to tools, materials, shop, and work areas
• Avoid assist in other areas of the vehicle maintenance shop as needed
• Avoid maintain accurate records (time, maintenance orders, and parts usage) in SAP
• Avoid perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Excellent mechanical aptitude for vehicle maintenance and repair
• Able to safely drive service vehicles and vehicles in and out of the service area, as well as a test drive
• Must possess the necessary tools to perform assigned tasks
• Familiarity with using a computer and diagnostic software
• Able to read and speak the English language well enough to communicate, understand, and respond to questions, directions, traffic signs, signals, and safety training
• Good written and verbal communication skills to be able to communicate effectively and professionally with internal and external customers

Skills & Abilities

• Excellent mechanical aptitude for vehicle maintenance and repair
• Able to safely drive service vehicles and vehicles in and out of the service area, as well as a test drive
• Must possess the necessary tools to perform assigned tasks
• Familiarity with using a computer and diagnostic software
• Able to read and speak the English language well enough to communicate, understand, and respond to questions, directions, traffic signs, signals, and safety training
• Good written and verbal communication skills to be able to communicate effectively and professionally with internal and external customers

Experience & Knowledge

• Minimum 2-3 years performing repair and maintenance on heavy trucks and diesel engine vehicles, equipment, and related components
• Experience using repair manuals, wiring (electrical) diagrams, and schematics necessary to troubleshoot or repair vehicle or component failure
• Waste industry experience preferred
• Ability to obtain CDL B is preferred
• Ability to obtain valid DOT Medical Card is preferred

Physical Requirements

• Frequently lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling a max of 35 lbs
• Occasionally lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling a max of 75 lbs
• Rarely lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling a max of 100 lbs
• Continuously working outside in changing temperatures, wet/humid conditions
• Continuously working in areas of dust, odors, mist, gases, and other airborne matter
• Continuously stooping/kneeling/crouching/crawling
• Occasionally climbing and/or balancing
• Continuously standing/walking
• Rarely sitting

Additional Working Conditions/Aspects

• Exposure to high traffic conditions and/or tight driving areas
• Exposure to residential and commercial waste
• Ability to travel between offices, as required
• Ability to work flexible hours; expected to work nights and weekends as needed
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, and/or holidays
• Legally eligible to work in the United States
• Must successfully complete pre-employment testing
• Able to read and speak the English language

Benefits

Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, vision, matching 401(k), life insurance, paid vacation, and more.