Shop Foreman

EESS is a refuse, recycling, and street maintenance equipment dealer and parts and service supplier serving Ohio, Michigan, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Maine, Vermont, New York, and Rhode Island. We are the authorized dealer for Heil garbage trucks, Galbreath roll-offs, Schwarze sweepers, and more. In addition, we offer a complete line of new and used garbage trucks, roll-off’s and Heil OEM parts.

We are looking to hire a Shop Foreman to our growing team! This individual will be responsible for the following:

• Providing direction to all levels of truck shop technicians to ensure that all repair and maintenance work is performed in a safe, efficient and timely manner.
• Oversee planning and scheduling of all repair work to reduce lost productivity.
• Monitor shop’s operational performance and efficiency and act to redirect activities appropriately.
• Report to management on shop performance; make recommendations for process/programmatic changes for improvement and/or efficiencies.

Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Provide strong leadership and guidance to a team of technicians and support staff.
• Foster a positive work environment and promote a culture of excellence, care, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Regularly communicates with management, sales, and others regarding the status of reconditioned vehicles, service jobs and/or other equipment.
• Manage shop repairs by inspecting all work daily.
• Ensures the shop maintains quality and safety standards.
• Ensures maintenance and repairs are performed safely, effectively, and expeditiously.
• Performs and monitors vehicle inspections.
• Ensure quality by inspecting repairs made by each technician on a daily basis.
• Ensure reconditioned trucks are complete and road ready when they leave the shop.
• QCI each truck after it arrives back on the yard from paint.
• QCI each truck before it leaves to the customer.
• Trains and directs employees to improve their overall performance.
• Coach and develop the maintenance team.
• Manage truck shop technician personnel by assigning and directing activities, following up on repairs being made, perform repairs as needed and appraise performance of shop personnel.
• Maintains a positive work atmosphere by performing and communicating in a manner that promotes good relationships with customers, clients, co-workers, employees, and managers.
• Conducts employee observations to ensure safety and procedures are being followed.
• Perform repair and maintenance of vehicles in a safe manner in compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations and company policies, and ensure same of others in department.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical issues and make necessary repairs, adjustments or replacements.
• Complete adjustments, repairs, and component replacements to vehicles, equipment, and related components.
• Perform routine housekeeping duties related tools, materials, shop and work areas.
• Act as the backup for the Service Manager if there is not one present.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education & Requirements:

• Required: a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent plus vocational training or job-related course work.
• Required: 5 years in previous experience maintenance role working on heavy transportation equipment requiring thorough knowledge of safe working practices, DOT, OSHA and other federal and state.
• Required: 2 years of experience in a lead technician role, supervisor or other management position requiring knowledge and application of OSHA General Industry Standards.
• Required: Ability to obtain CDL license
• Preferred: Karmak & Salesforce
• Preferred: Automotive or other mechanical knowledge

Skills:

• Strong customer service orientation
• Automotive or other mechanical knowledge is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and experience with CRM software is a plus.
• Friendly and upbeat personality
• Ability to collaborate and encourage employee engagement
• Ability to work under pressure
• Problem-solving skills
• Conflict-resolution skills

Benefits:

• A clean, safe working environment.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability & Life Insurance starting Day 1 of employment.
• Company Paid Training: at least 40 hours per year.
• 401(k) with company match up to 4%.
• Hourly pay – not flat rate.
• Paid Vacation & Holiday Pay.

Pay Frequency:

• Bi weekly or Twice monthly

Work Schedule:

• 8:00a - 4:30p

**All offers of employment at EESS are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check**

Please visit our website at https://eess-llc.com to learn more about our company.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $35.00 - $40.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Experience:

• Mechanical knowledge: 5 years (Required)
• Team management: 4 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Columbus, OH 43209 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Columbus, OH 43209: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $35 - $40