Diesel Shop Foreman: Lead Techs, Drive Quality

Rush Enterprises, Inc; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase program

Performance-based incentives

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

Rush Enterprises, Inc. is seeking a Diesel Shop Foreman to lead a team of diesel technicians at our Houston facility. You will recruit, mentor, schedule, and assign work to ensure high-quality repairs and efficient shop operations.

This role emphasizes leadership, safety, and ongoing staff development within a dynamic commercial vehicle service environment. You will oversee daily repair orders, coordinate with the Service Manager, and conduct road tests to verify outcomes, while monitoring

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Two years’ related shop and technician supervision experience.
• Insurability with Company’s carrier.
• Preferred: ASE Master Certification, Diamond Certification, or OEM certifications (Cat, Cummins, Eaton, Fuller).

Responsibilities

• Recruit, hire, and motivate qualified diesel mechanics.
• Assist mechanics with skill development under the Service Manager.
• Schedule repair work and assign technicians by skill level.
• Ensure fair work distribution among mechanics.
• Provide technical support as needed.
• Monitor progress of each repair order daily.
• Perform quality checks and minimize comebacks.
• Road test vehicles to verify quality of work.
• Track mechanics’ daily productivity and payroll.

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Scheduling

Mentoring

Quality control

Education

High School Diploma or GED

ASE Master Certification

Diamond Certification

Cat, Cummins, Eaton, Fuller certifications

Job description

Rush Enterprises, Inc. is seeking a Diesel Shop Foreman to lead a team of diesel technicians at our Houston facility. You will recruit, mentor, schedule, and assign work to ensure high-quality repairs and efficient shop operations.

This role emphasizes leadership, safety, and ongoing staff development within a dynamic commercial vehicle service environment. You will oversee daily repair orders, coordinate with the Service Manager, and conduct road tests to verify outcomes, while monitoring