Position Title: Shop Foreman On Site Position
Location: Cloverdale, VA
Pay Range: N/A
Application Instructions
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Position Description
Position Summary
New River Electrical is looking for a qualified Shop Foreman skilled in leadership plus fleet, tools and inventory. As the Shop Foreman, you will support the Fleet & Facilities function as the recognized leader of the transportation (Truck Driver) team and Shop Assistants. Working in a garage environment, you will support the teams through hands on oversight, supporting the provision of safe and reliable transportation and tools, proactively identifying future need and planning ahead. This position ensures the purchasing, inventory, testing, calibrations/inspection/certification and repairs on tools is occurring to meet the needs of the internal customers while guiding and mentoring Truck Drivers and Shop Assistants. Working with the Shop Assistants, this role also maintains awareness of changing DOT compliance and regulations providing recommendations and guidance as changes to DOT occurs including Truck Drivers. This role reports to the Construction Support & Facilities Manager.
Duties/Responsibilities
- Supervision of employees including performance plan development, performance reviews, resource management, expense and time accounting, coaching and leadership development.
- Supervise the transportation of company equipment ensuring timely pick-up and delivery.
- Train and mentor Shop Assistant employees on inventory control plus the testing, calibration, repair, and inspection of tools.
- Ensure the shop is able to proactively maintain, monitor and ensure tool and material inventory utilizing ToolWatch Software while anticipating future needs.
- Partner on the purchase and receipt of tools and materials utilizing ToolWatch Software tracking and identifying trends and mitigating risk.
- Coordinate the inspection, repair and calibration of tools for proper operation and safety function ensuring advancements in tools and technology are realized by the shop.
- Keep up to data on the knowledge and compliance of DOT regulations and compliance creating recommendations and guidance as DOT changes occur.
- View and approve timesheets and expenses of employees.
- Dispatch Drivers and Runner.
- Assist in coordinating PPE changeout.
- Secure rental item as necessary when NREC Equipment/Tools are not available.
- Other task as requested by Construction Support & Facilities Manager.
- Travel for this position is not expected working in a shop environment, but some travel may occur.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Position Requirements
Qualifications
- H.S or Technical School degree, plus at least three (3) years of experience in the automotive repair field with preference toward garage and/or trade school experience a plus.
- Must have demonstrated competency in leading, developing and motivating others.
- Must be able to perform employee evaluations, solve employee discrepancy and issue, provide coach and counsel.
- Strong ability to explain complex components of transportation, automotive repair and tools.
- Demonstrated ability to train and develop employees including the care and use of new tools and technology.
- Advanced knowledge of DOT Compliance related to trucking and hours of service.
- Advanced understanding of automotive care of tools keeping up to date with advancements and trends.
- Advanced knowledge of automotive diagnostics and tooling including inspection, repair and calibration up to and including the ability to train others.
- Understanding of the inventory function including how to anticipate the ordering of tools and equipment.
- Ability to track and monitor DOT regulations and compliance including trucking.
- Ability to work with various tools and equipment safely and effectively.
- Excellent problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
- Demonstrated competency in developing and maintaining internal team relationships.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
- Exhibit the highest level of business ethics and consistently adhere to and promote New River's values and beliefs.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to see, talk and hear. The employee is required to walk, climb, stand, carry materials, stoop, kneel, and crawl under equipment. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
Equal Opportunity Employer
It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of the Company not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or status as a veteran, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law, with respect to recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, and other terms and condition of employment.
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