Shop Foreman - VTRL Service Department - Birmingham, AL

Velocity Truck Rental & Leasing (VTRL) is looking for a Shop Foreman to join our team for following hours: Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:30pm!

Who We Are:

Velocity Truck Rental and Leasing is a rapidly growing, employee and customer focused company, servicing the Commercial Truck Rental and Full-Service Lease markets across the U.S. Southwest and Southeast regions and in Canada. With over 3,000 company trucks in our local markets plus the support of NationaLease across the country we have proven to be a premier partner. Velocity Truck Rental and Leasing is part of the Velocity Vehicle Group family, a premium commercial brand medium to heavy truck dealership that offers the full-service experience for our customers, from an outstanding sales organization to highly skilled technicians to service your vehicle, and on demand parts.

Compensation:

• $64,000 - $75,000 per year (Depends on Experience and Qualifications)
• Full Time permanent position 
  
  

Benefits Velocity Vehicle Group Offers:

• 401k matching
• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance HSA & FSA options
• Employer paid Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation Days
• Generous Sick Leave time
• Company perks such as employee discounts, company events and training programs
• Excellent Training and Career Advancement Opportunities
• Fantastic Culture - Voted as a Great Place to Work™!
  
  

What You’ll Do:

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Shop Foreman to oversee the daily operations of our automotive service shop. The Shop Foreman will be responsible for managing technicians, ensuring high-quality workmanship, maintaining a safe and organized work environment, and providing exceptional customer service. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in a leadership role within the automotive industry, strong technical expertise, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to safety and efficiency.

Job Duties:

• Keep advisors informed of truck progress.
• Ensure quality control inspections are completed successfully.
• Make informed warranty decisions.
• Determine warranty coverage accurately.
• Minimize repair comebacks.
• Assist with complex repairs and seek support from district service managers as needed.
• Coordinate and assign daily workload for technicians.
• Dispatch work assignments daily.
• Support technicians in meeting productivity and efficiency goals.
• Implement disciplinary actions when necessary.
• Mentor team leaders to develop leadership skills.
• Conduct safety meetings and trainings to ensure compliance.
• Ensure the shop meets all local, state, and federal safety regulations.
• Perform regular inspections to maintain shop safety and security.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization within the shop.
  
  

Job Qualifications & Requirements:

• Prior experience as a Shop Foreman in the trucking industry preferred.
• Previous management or supervisory experience required.
• Strong leadership abilities.
• Demonstrated technical expertise.
• Excellent customer service, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective collaboration with internal and external customers.
• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs.
  
  

What’s in it for You:

Velocity Truck Rental and Leasing is a fast paced and growing organization that is looking for candidates that are ready for a daily challenge and cannot wait to provide superior customer service both internally and externally.

VTRL offers fantastic Culture as well as competitive pay, 401K W/Match, Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits. Become a part of our team and immerse yourself in a company that fosters a Great Place to Work™ culture!

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to pass post offer drug test, physical and background check
  
  

Velocity Vehicle Group is an equal opportunity employer. Velocity Vehicle Group prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.