What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shop Foreman position at KAG-Tech?
Job Description:
This position is responsible for the overall operation of the terminal shop. The terminal shop manager oversees the repair and maintenance of all equipment, manages vendor relationships, updates work orders, and interviews and hires mechanics.
Key Responsibilities:
- Utilize and update the maintenance system to ensure accurate records of equipment maintenance and repairs.
- Manage vendor relationships to ensure timely and cost-effective maintenance and repairs.
- Oversee all shop operations, including ensuring that all equipment is properly maintained and repaired in a safe and efficient manner.
- Interview and hire mechanics to join the team.
- Discipline, complete performance reviews, and establish corrective actions as necessary.
- Inspect equipment for potential repairs and proper operation, identifying solutions to improperly operating equipment.
- Accurately complete all necessary paperwork for maintenance and repairs.
- Assist in HM 183 inspections.
Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in heavy-duty vehicle maintenance and repair.
- Air brake certification in compliance with FMCSR 396.25.
- Certified as a (DOT) commercial motor vehicle inspector in compliance with FMCSR's.
- Willing to obtain American Welding Society (AWS) certification.
- EPA 609 certification (Motor Vehicle Air Conditioning Repair).
- Valid driver's license.
- BASIC computer knowledge.
- BASIC set of technician tools - in accordance with KAG list.
- Become qualified as necessary with appropriate certifications to perform new technology evaluations, diagnosis, and repairs.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior management experience.
- Certified Welder Designation.
Physical Requirements:
- Frequently lifting up to 50 pounds. Anything over 50 pounds is lifted with assistance.
- Lifting: Frequent - Weight 50 lb.
- Carrying: Occasional - Weight 50 lb.
- Pushing: Occasional - Force 50 lb.
- Hand Grip: Frequent
- Sitting: Occasional
- Standing: Frequent
- Walking: Frequent
- Climbing: Occasional
- Stooping: Occasional
- Kneeling: Two Knees - Occasional
- Crouching/Squatting: Occasional
- Reaching: Overhead - Frequent
- Handling: Constant
- Vision: Constant
- Talking: Frequent
