Truck and Equipment Service Foreman - Western States

The Truck and Service Foreman is responsible for managing technicians, the repair process, and company resources profitably in Truck and Equipment Service under the direction of the Branch Manager. The Truck and Equipment Service Foreman is a working supervisor who is expected to also perform technician duties while ensuring technician safety and a quality repair process. This role is also responsible for the growth, development, and productivity of its assigned technicians. In addition, it will ensure quality control measures are in place and managed during the repair process to eliminate any re-work to the customer associated with the repair.  A high level of teamwork will exist within this role to guarantee seamless customer interaction, quality control and promise date adherence. 

SUCCESS AT WESTERN STATES:  Western State’s culture is based on passion for our Vision, Mission, and VALUES. We are fiercely committed to SAFETY and sending every employee, safely home, every day. We strive for EXCELLENCE in all we do and are proud to be a “play to win” organization. We act with INTEGRITY in each and every decision we make. Our People and TEAMWORK drive a fun and engaging culture. We are ACCOUNTABLE as individuals and as an organization.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

 Safety

• Actively cares, promotes, manages, and advocates safety at Western States.  As a leader and team member in the organization, it is critical to ensure all employees, vendors, and clients have a safe work environment while adhering to all applicable safety policies, procedures and standards.
• Maintains clean/clutter free personal work areas to ensure safe environments for all WSECO employees.
• Adhering to required personal protective equipment (PPE) as identified in safety policy.

Collaboration, Management and Customer Service

• Supervises employees. Performs annual performance reviews, oversees the development and administration of employee development plans and recommends compensation increases.  Administers discipline; authority to hire employees.
• Manages expenses including shop assets such as shop supplies, small tools, and environmental needs
• Meets typical annual target of 22% PAD (may vary year over year) for annual profitability of the team and the store.
• Communicates engine repair status, verbally and in writing (if necessary), to the Truck Service Advisor.
• Uses the Service scheduling tool to monitor and maintain all aspects of the repair in the shop specific to the assigned team members and area.
• Monitors work in progress to ensure promise date adherence for the customer. Informs Truck Service Advisor of changes or updates needed to the promise date. Adheres to 100% promise date delivery of repair.
• Works with Truck Service Advisor to meet the final repair performance versus quoted amounts expectations of on or under quote.
• Coordinates the usage, rental or purchase of special tooling needed to perform repair work.
• Works with the Truck Technicians to provide the Truck Service Advisor with the necessary information for up-sell opportunities to quote to the customer.

 Administration and Troubleshooting

• Assigns work as needed to meet customer commitments and the needs of the repair.
• Approves employees’ work time and adjusts employee time on service calls as needed.
• Oversees pre and post inspections of machines being repaired, and quality control measures taken throughout the repair process.
• Works directly with technicians to ensure quality control measures have been effectively deployed.
• Achieves the goal of “No re-work will ever touch our customers”.
• Bills out 50% of time to revenue generating jobs.
• Troubleshoots various machines at expert level with no assistance required. Walks around machinery to inspect.  Operates machinery to locate problems.  Diagnoses problems for quality control.  Performs independent failure analysis, proving consistent abilities to determine and repair the cause of failure.
• Uses service manuals, SIS and parts books effectively to address technical issues such as looking up parts, machine information, standard labor rates, machine settings, and more to set up work orders or to answer customer inquiries. Performs all required tasks in accordance with procedures.
• Works safely at all times. Adheres to all applicable safety policies.  Complies with all company and applicable external (OSHA, ANSI, etc.) safety policies, procedures and standards.

• Works with centralized functions concerning warranty, goodwill, policy, technical communications, and any other relevant items associated with timely completion of the repair.
• Works with Service Advisor to meet the break-even goal for all goodwill and warranty decisions and the variance of those policy and warranty accounts at the end of the year.
• Adheres to all customer care standards.
• Actively cares and advocates safety at Western States.  Adheres to and promotes all applicable safety policies, procedures and standards.
• May accomplish training and serve as a team member in support of Western States’ strategic programs, projects, and initiatives.
• Works within and promote corporate vision, mission, and values of the organization.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Expert-level specialization and proven ability to troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair all CAT engine and truck systems.
• Ability to lead and direct others, determining work priorities and assigning work to others.
• Ability to prioritize the workload while exceeding customer expectations in mind.
• Proven organizational skills.
• Proven customer service skills over the phone and in person.
• Knowledge and use of Microsoft computer products or other comparable systems required.
• Proven conflict resolution skills.
• Proven skills in written and verbal communications, planning, organizing, leadership, and interpersonal relationship building.
• Ability to set and manage priorities.
• Must be a self starter and able to work without supervision.
• Consistent attendance.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: 

• Proof of high school diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• Associates Degree from an accredited vocational school preferred.
• Five years minimum experience working on truck systems required. Caterpillar environment with hydraulic, engine and power-train experience preferred.
• One year prior management experience, with customer service and P&L responsibility.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record required.
• Must be able to communicate (speak, read, comprehend, write in English).

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS: 

• Ability to stand for long periods of time along with walking, sitting, repetitively climbing stairs, reaching (including but not limited to above-shoulder reaching), repetitive bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, leaning and twisting.
• Ability to generate 97 ft./lbs. of force, by pushing and pulling.
• Ability to repeatedly lift up to 60lbs from the ground and place on a shelf/platform set up to 65 inches off the ground.
• Ability to carry up to 20 lbs. while repeatedly ascending/descending a minimum of ten, 8” stair steps.
• Ability to repeatedly ascend/descend a minimum of 10 rungs on various ladders.
• Ability to assemble/disassemble various sizes of nuts and bolts, while repeatedly bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling, and/or crouching.
• Exposure to extreme temperatures and environment.
• Must be able to meet all safety requirements for applicable safety policies.

Disclaimer:  The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification.  It is not intended be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this classification.

This role is designated as safety-sensitive.