Shop Foreman

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Job description

**Description:**

Summary

As a Diesel Shop Manager, you play a critical role in the business by keeping our fleet of vehicles safe, compliant and operational. Your primary responsibilities are to lead a team of mechanics at two locations, manage the day-to-day operations of the shops, and coordinate the service work performed in partnership with the Transportation leader.

• Demonstrated ability to diagnose and repair:

o Engines: gas and diesel, as well as turbos, injectors, cooling systems.

o Power trains: differentials, transmissions, clutches, drive shafts, PTOs, and wheel ends

o Electrical: starters, alternators, HVAC, and steering systems

o Electronic: ECMs, ECUs, sensors

o Brakes: ABS, suspension systems (air and spring)

• Perform preventive maintenance, inspections and scheduled services on truck and trailer equipment.

• Identify warranty or recall repairs and document as per company protocol.

• Uphold Department of Transportation and Department of Ecology safety and environmental standards.

• Safely weld, operate hand tools, hydraulic lifts, pneumatic tools, and other power equipment.

• Use sound and test instruments and gauges to diagnose malfunctions.

• Maintain a safe, clean and well-organized work area.

• Maintain and foster team building and communications with all departments.

**Skills:**

Diesel, Fleet maintenance, Fleet, Repair, Truck, Preventive maintenance, Diesel engine, Transmission, Brake, Hydraulics

**Top Skills Details:**

Diesel,Fleet maintenance

**Additional Skills & Qualifications:**

• Associate's Degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or high school diploma and two to three years' related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Valid Driver's License; Nice to have: CDL with hazmat and tanker endorsements preferred (or willingness to gain CDL and endorsements with company assistance).

• Demonstrated proficiency using shop tools and must have own set of hand tools.

• Ability to read and interpret written, verbal, and other forms of communication and respond verbally and/or in writing.

• Ability to perform basic math calculations, understand units of measurement, and solve moderately complex problems when given general information.

• Must possess an understanding of vehicle safety and environmental regulations.

• Specific knowledge of petroleum tank trucks, diesel and gas vehicles, and petroleum equipment is preferred.

• Basic computer skills and working knowledge of Cummins Insite and Detroit Diagnostic link systems preferred.

• Ability to perform the physical demands of the role.

**Experience Level:**

Expert Level

**About Aerotek:**

We know that a company's success starts with its employees. We also know that an individual's success starts with the right career opportunity. As a Best of Staffing® Client and Talent leader, Aerotek's people-focused approach yields competitive advantage for our clients and rewarding careers for our contract employees. Since 1983, Aerotek has grown to become a leader in recruiting and staffing services. With more than 250 non-franchised offices, Aerotek's 8,000 internal employees serve more than 300,000 contract employees and 18,000 clients every year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in talent solutions. Learn more at Aerotek.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.