Description

The primary function of the Service Shop Foreman is the efficient use of shop space, supervision of mechanics, and productive use of the shop equipment.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Assigns repair orders, plans and controls work distribution.
• Supervises repair performance, assists technicians in performing problem repairs.
• Informs service writer of delays in work performance, necessary repair order extensions, and additional service needs.
• Ensures high efficiency of productive employees, analyzes reasons for comebacks.
• Maintains the inventory of tools and equipment. Submits proposals for the purchase of new tools and equipment to the Service Manager.
• Orders and maintains an adequate inventory of oil, grease, shop supplies, cleaning equipment and material.
• Establishes and ensures adherence to the maintenance schedule for service facility and shop equipment.
• Assigns apprentices to qualified personnel.
• Supervises and trains technicians and other shop personnel.
• Establishes and monitors on-the-job training programs for all productive service employees.
• See that a proper library of manuals, service bulletins, instructions and references for technicians, equipment, and service operations is maintained and properly used.
• Keeps abreast of shop methods, tools and techniques.
• Makes recommendations regarding the employment of shop personnel.
• Ensures that sublet repairs are properly scheduled, completed, and costed and that payments for the work are in order.
• Reports customer dissatisfaction with service or product performance to the Service Manager.
• Performs service writing and warranty administration details as appropriate.
• Other duties as assigned by the Service Manager.

Requirements

Competencies:

• Analytical - Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs work flows and procedures.
• Change Management - Develops workable implementation plans; Communicates changes effectively; Builds commitment and overcomes resistance.
• Communication – Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions.
• Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
• Delegation - Delegates work assignments; Matches the responsibility to the person; Gives authority to work independently; Sets expectations and monitors delegated activities; Provides recognition for results.
• Leadership - Inspires and motivates others to perform well; effectively influences actions and opinions of others. Inspires respect and trust; Mobilizes others to fulfill the vision
• Project Management - Coordinates projects; Communicates changes and progress.
• Problem Solving - Develops alternative solutions; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Reasoning Ability – Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Technical Skills - Pursues training and development opportunities.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

To perform this job successfully, an individual should know basic Computer skills and Repair Order Processing Software.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Position requires the ability to operate motor vehicles and have a safe driving record.

Current Commercial Driver's License is preferred but not required.

Physical Demands

Working Conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment. Machinery and tool operation requires the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to eye safety glasses, hearing protectors, work boots, and gloves. Loose-fitting clothes and jewelry are not permitted. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

 The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Sufficient manual dexterity to operate office equipment (or operate a PC)

Ability to climb ladders.

Ability requires a person to bend, twist, squat, reach to perform tasks on truck components.

Ability to lift a minimum of 60lbs – 150 lbs. Unassisted.

This position is with an immediate opening start date and will allow for the proper notice for existing employer. Submit your resume with confidence that all contacts with us are completely confidential.

Position Benefits and Compensation Package

This is a full time position. It includes Health Insurance, a 401K Retirement Program, Vacation, Employee Assistance Program, a Clean Smoke and Drug Free Environment and Other Benefits.

About Palmer Trucks 

Palmer Trucks is a full-service Kenworth dealership network serving Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky and Illinois with a comprehensive package of products and services. As a family-owned business with more than a half-century history of growth and success, Palmer Trucks has grown to a team of more than 600 individuals. With more than 32 million trucks on U.S. highways and interstates at any given time, a paramount need exists to keep the industry moving forward – 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 

We maintain a commitment to forming authentic and valuable connections through fulfilling the industry’s unique, time-sensitive needs as a trusted partner. We accomplish this by providing products and services of the highest quality and value - personalized for you. 

Because of this philosophy, we develop and nurture long-term, valuable relationships with our partners. The Palmer Trucks team has the utmost privilege and gratitude of doing business, and these core values are what keep customers returning year-after-year, and are what have kept us On the Road Since 1965.

Palmer Trucks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All Applicants are considered for employment without a regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age (40 or older), disability, veteran status or any other legally protected.