Mobile Foreman

Pace Transportation Services; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Pace Transportation Services is seeking a Mobile Foreman to manage day-to-day operations of the Mobile Mechanic team, ensuring high-quality repairs, safety standards, and optimized workflow. The role involves local travel to customer facilities for service and maintenance on trailers, with after-hours/on-call work possible.

Responsibilities include supervising repair jobs, ensuring parts readiness, maintaining ERP updates, and coaching team members for continuous performance and safety

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 3–5 years experience in equipment/trailer/automotive repair preferred.
• Completion of avocational or other post-secondary training program preferred.
• Trailer body and/or welding and fabrication experience preferred.
• Previous supervisor experience preferred.
• Ability to learn product knowledge quickly and apply it to customer interactions.
• Familiarity with heavy-duty truck systems, diesel engines, trailers and common industry brands.
• Familiarity with POS or inventory management systems, such as Karmak or similar.
• Basic computer skills (email, desktop navigation, etc.).
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Positive attitude, strong problem-solving skills, and customer-focused approach.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversees repair jobs from initiation through completion with parts and instructions.
• Provides hands-on support, troubleshooting, and recommendations for repair modifications.
• Maintains accurate updates in the ERP system and conducts quality inspections.
• Ensures adherence to SOPs and proper documentation for all repair activities.
• Monitors labor and material utilization and validates work order accuracy.
• Communicates with customers about changes to repair quotes and supports cost-effective execution.
• Promotes a strong safety culture and ensures compliance with safety regulations.

Skills

Communication

Computer skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Industry knowledge

POS/Inventory systems

Attention to detail

Learning ability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Post-secondary training

Welding/fabrication experience

Tools

Karmak

ERP system

Job description

JobOverview

TheMobileForemanisresponsibleformanagingtheday-to-dayoperationsofourMobileMechanicteam, ensuringhigh-qualityrepairsarecompleted,safetystandardsaremaintained,andworkflowisoptimizedwithinthe Mobile team. TheMobileForemanhasworkingknowledgeofthetoolsandequipmentusedtodiagnose,troubleshoot,andrepairequipment.This position will involve traveling locally to customer facilities for service and maintenance work on trailers. Position may require periodic after-hours/on-call work.

CoreFunctions

• Repair Job Oversight: Oversees repair jobs from initiation through completion by ensuring the team understands repair orders, has the necessary parts, and executes work according to specifications. Provides hands-on support, troubleshooting, and recommendations for repair modifications while maintaining accurate updates in the ERP system. Conducts quality inspections to ensure repairs meet safety and company standards.
• Operational Excellence: Ensures adherence to standard operating procedures and proper documentation for all repair activities. Monitors labor and material utilization, validates work order accuracy, and addresses discrepancies with management. Communicates with customers regarding changes to repair quotes and supports efficient, cost-effective job execution.
• Safety and Compliance: Promotes a strong safety culture by modeling best practices and ensuring compliance with all safety regulations and company policies. Oversees proper equipment operation, including forklifts and other machinery, and ensures completion of required safety and hazardous materials training. Reinforces safe handling, loading techniques, and overall workplace safety standards.
• Team Leadership and Development: Supports team performance by resolving issues, reinforcing expectations, and guiding daily operations through effective delegation and decision-making. Drives employee engagement, accountability, and retention by fostering a positive team environment. Provides coaching, feedback, and development opportunities while managing conflict and supporting organizational changes.

CompetenciesandQualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 3-5yearsofexperienceinequipment/trailer/automotiverepairpreferred.
• Completionof avocationalor other post-secondarytrainingprogrampreferred.
• Trailerbodyand/orweldingandfabricationexperiencepreferred.
• Previoussupervisorexperiencepreferred.
• Abilitytoloproductknowledgequicklyandapplyit tocustomerinteractions.
• Familiaritywithheavydutrucksystems, dieselengines,trailersandcommonindustrybrands.
• Familiaritywithpoint-of-sale orinventorymanagementsystems,suchasKarmakorsimilar.
• Basiccomputerskills(email,desktopnavigation,etc.).
• Strongcommunication skills,bothverbalandwritten.
• Abilitytoworkindependentlyandaspartofateam.
• Positiveattitude,strongproblem-solvingskills,andcustomer-focusedapproach.
• Detail-orientedwithstrongorganizationalskills.

PhysicalRequirements

• Mustbeabletolift/carry50lbs.Infrequently.
• Mustbewillingandabletotravelupto60%ofthetime.

Benefits

• Medical insurance (three plan offerings to fit your needs)
• Participate in HTI’s Wellness Discount to save on monthlymedicalcontributions
• Free virtual medical andbehavioralhealthcare throughTeladoc
• Dental and vision insurance
• Safe Harbor 401k plan with company match
• Company-paid life and long-term disability insurance
• Industry-standardpaid-time-off and paid holidays
• Parentaland bereavement leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Rewards and recognition program

About HTI

Hinton Transportation Investments (HTI) was founded in 1972 by the Hinton Family with the purpose of delivering the hardest heavy-duty solutions,together.We arealeader inthe heavy-duty transportationindustrywith over 35+locations in North America.HTIhas grown over the years through itsfivedivisions: New Life Transport Parts Center, Road Equipment Parts Center, Pace Transportation Services (2012),MartecInternational (2019), and US Trailer Parts and Supply (2023).Ourcore values are a true representation ofourculture;passion, hands-on, simplify, consistency, humility, willpower and glad to be here.We seek to deliver long-term sustainable solutions for all interested parties – customers, employees, supplier partners and owners.

Pace TransportationServices

Full-line semi-trailer andspotterdealershipcoveringeverycustomer'sneeds,fromsalesandleasingtoservice centers to support repairs and a24-hourmobilerepairservice.AuthorizedFruehaufand Kalmar Ottawa Dealeras well as major specialty OEMs for heavy hauls, flatbeds, dumps, etc.

Equal Opportunity Employer

HTI isan Equal Opportunity Employer and makesemployment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex(including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or transgender status),national origin,age,disability,genetic information,or any other statusprotected byapplicable law.