- Communicate work order requirements to shop employees, directing and redirecting activities as needed to successfully manage the daily schedule
- Monitor that all repair and maintenance work is performed in a safe, efficient, and timely manner. Verify all jobs are performed to the highest levels of quality and professionalism
- Work alongside mechanics when appropriate and/or as time allows. Identify root cause of failures/conditions and perform vehicle and preventive maintenance, component replacements, and repairs
- Serve as an escalation point for unusual or difficult situations or repair activities
- Advise management and other mechanics on shop repairs
- Diagnose mechanical and electronic problems, using diagnostic computer when applicable
- Interact with drivers to properly determine nature of complaint
- Assist team when needed to pull parts being used on jobs
- Coordinate with the appropriate individual to monitor and control inventory, supplies, and equipment levels; maintain levels as required to assure completion of all work orders without delay
- Review the daily sheets or electronic records for accuracy of labor and material being charged to jobs and make corrections when needed
- Ensure completion of or complete work orders and paperwork in a timely and accurate manner, maintaining high quality standards in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOP’s)
- Keep management informed of safety, operator, and equipment observations and concerns
- Identify opportunities to improve processes and assist in implementing changes or improvements
- Aid the team to reach performance expectations through training and coaching to continually develop and improve the workforce
- Actively promote adherence to safety procedures and established company policies in general
- Ensure inspections and certifications of equipment are conducted as required and work in accordance with all federal, state, and corporate compliance guidelines (e.g., safety, DOT)
- Maintain a clean, sanitary and safe work area which may include wearing of all required personal protective equipment in designated areas, confined space safety, safe chemical handling, fall restraints, etc.
- Maintain advanced knowledge of truck and/or trailer components (brakes, electrical systems, suspensions, structural components, aftertreatment,) and the direct repair and maintenance of
- The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required
- This is a full-time position
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