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Foreman - Operations Project Manager

Automotive Fleet Solutions
Portland, OR Full Time | Contractor
POSTED ON 8/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/20/2026

About Automotive Fleet Solutions (AFS)

Automotive Fleet Solutions (AFS) is a rapidly growing mobile fleet maintenance company focused on keeping commercial fleets on the road through speed, execution, and accountability.

We don’t operate like traditional shops or vendors.

We bring the service to the customer and operate with a “get it done, whatever it takes” mindset.

Our mission is simple:

Maximize fleet uptime, reduce downtime, and execute at a higher level than anyone in the industry.

Position Overview

We are hiring an Operations Project Manager to lead our Seattle, Washington market.

This role is not for someone who wants to manage from a desk.
This is a hands-on leadership role requiring:

  • technical expertise
  • operational discipline
  • leadership presence
  • execution under pressure

You will be responsible for owning field operations, leading technicians, and ensuring daily execution at a high level.

Key Responsibilities

Field Leadership & Execution

  • Lead, manage and support day-to-day field operations across the SoCal market
  • Ensure all scheduled work is completed efficiently and correctly
  • Coordinate logistics and deployment of technicians based on skillsets
  • Eliminate downtime and maximize productivity

Technical Oversight

  • Diagnose and support repairs across:
  • light duty
  • medium duty
  • heavy duty vehicles
  • Step in and spend time with your team throughout various times of the month and turn wrenches and SHOW them how things need to be done.
  • Provide real-time troubleshooting support to technicians

Inspection & Revenue Pipeline

  • Perform high-level, detailed inspections
  • Identify additional repair opportunities
  • Ensure inspection quality meets AFS standards

Strong inspections = strong pipeline = strong market performance

Team Leadership

  • Lead by example in the field
  • Implement company policies through action and accountability
  • Build a team culture where technicians:
  • take pride in their work
  • move with urgency
  • support one another

Operational Discipline

  • Ensure all on-site policies and procedures are followed
  • Maintain safety standards at all times
  • Work closely with the service department to:
  • improve communication
  • increase efficiency
  • drive better outcomes

What We Are Looking For

This role requires a high-level operator with the following:

  • Strong diagnostic capability (light, medium, and heavy duty)
  • Proven ability to perform mechanical repairs hands-on
  • Leadership experience managing field technicians
  • Ability to execute without excuses or hesitation
  • Strong logistical thinking and scheduling awareness
  • Ability to identify technician strengths and weaknesses
  • High attention to detail in inspections and documentation
  • Team-first mentality — no ego, no blame, just solutions

Compensation Structure: Bonuses & Commissions

Phase 1 – Contract (45 Days)

  • Total Compensation: $10,000
  • First 15 Days:
  • Learn AFS systems
  • Understand operations
  • Build rapport with team and departments
  • Remaining 30 Days:
  • Execute
  • Lead
  • Prove capability

AFS reserves the right to terminate the contract at any point within the 45-day period if performance does not meet our expectations.

Phase 2 – Full-Time Offer

Upon successful completion:

  • Salary: $90,000.00-96,000.00 annually
  • Performance-based:
  • Bonuses – capped at $500 month
  • Commissions – uncapped with no limitation

This role is designed to reward execution, leadership, and results.

There are two primary performance-based earnings components:

Pay: $90,000.00 - $96,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discount
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Experience:

  • Automotive Diagnostics: 10 years (Required)
  • Automotive Repair: 10 years (Required)
  • Diesel Repair: 5 years (Required)
  • Team management: 5 years (Required)
  • Team development: 5 years (Required)
  • Staff training: 3 years (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

  • 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $90,000 - $96,000

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