What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shop Forman position at Jack Doheny Company?
Position Objective:
To schedule and oversee efficient shop workflow of maintenance work on trucks and equipment according to the daily needs of the business by working alongside each of our technicians to assist and develop their skills.
Job Responsibilities:
- Experience with hydraulic and electrical systems (including electrical schematics); must be able to repair and troubleshoot
- Oversee preventative maintenance on industrial vacuum trucks and electrical utility equipment
- Complete annual inspections on trucks and trailers
- Proficient with computer systems and diagnostic equipment
- Program engine computers (Cummins, Detroit, Paccar, etc.)
- Perform new truck inspections and run-ups; will also handle the sale truck inspection run-ups
- Must be able to weld, cut, and fabricate all types of trucks and machinery
- Able to operate all types of testing devices, as well as all shop machinery
- Assist in teaching employees when required; will also train customers on all equipment
- Ensure all technician labor/time sheets are completed
- Coordinate and schedule the workflow to coincide with branch goals for accuracy and efficiency
- Provide timely updates to internal and external customers on work progress
- Hold meetings with technicians to go over projects and department goals
- Assist in maintaining all safety practices in the shop
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Requirements:
- High school graduate or equivalent
- Manual dexterity skills
- CDL helpful but not required
- Supervisory/teaching ability
- Ability to lift 50 pounds or more infrequently
- Experience on Class 7/8 trucks or experience repairing vacuum modules preferred
- Complete set of hand tools to complete all required work
- Will stand, stoop, crouch, bend, and climb short ladders repeatedly throughout the day
- Experience with machinery and equipment
The Way We Work:
- Work and accept responsibility to search for, create, and execute new and innovative approaches to improve the performance of JDC’s services and objectives
- Assist external and internal customers to serve their needs and take responsibility for continuously improving customer service
- Foster meaningful interaction among people through the exchange of information to produce understanding
- Continuously develop and use effective strategies and interpersonal styles to engage and guide others toward the accomplishment of identified objectives and goals in the best interest of JDC and its customers
- Consistently work toward the common good of the organization and encourage others to do the same
- Conduct themselves at all times in a professionally appropriate and respectful manner
The individual in this position will interact regularly with employees and managers in other departments and locations at Jack Doheny Companies Inc. Receiving and reacting to directions other than from your immediate supervisor will be required periodically. Conversely, there will be times when the person in this position must give direction to others.
Jack Doheny Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer