Shop Foreman - Diesel Fleet Maintenance Lead

MV Transportation; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401k

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Paid sick leave

Driver referral bonus

Mechanic referral bonus

Job summary

MV Transportation in Kent, WA is seeking a Shop Foreman to lead all maintenance activities during the shift, including preventative maintenance and vehicle repairs. The role requires ensuring contractual requirements are met and the ability to manage budgets and reporting.

You will supervise maintenance and utility staff, train and develop team members, and collaborate with the Fleet Manager on daily operations and budget oversight.

Qualifications

• Must be able to properly prioritize, implement and manage work schedules, projects and assignments.
• Must have the ability to track and control parts inventories, vendors and suppliers.
• Must be able to manage the financial / accounting aspects of a fleet maintenance operation.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with all levels of staff in written and oral formats.
• Must have computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets and Microsoft outlook.
• Must have technical competence with heavy diesel vehicle repair and preventive maintenance.
• Must display initiative, professionalism, candor and tact at all times.
• Diesel experience preferred.
• ASE certified truck or school bus preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage all maintenance aspects of the operation during shift, including preventive maintenance and repair of vehicles.
• Oversee maintenance and utility staff and train/develop maintenance personnel.
• Work with the Fleet Manager on day-to-day operations and the maintenance program budget.
• Maintain experience with air conditioning systems, transmissions, electrical diagnosis, emission control systems, and wheelchair lifts.
• Produce daily, weekly, monthly and annual reporting.

Skills

Time management

Inventory management

Budget management

Communication

MS Office

Diesel truck repair

Professionalism

Diesel experience

ASE certification

Job description

MV Transportation in Kent, WA is seeking a Shop Foreman to lead all maintenance activities during the shift, including preventative maintenance and vehicle repairs. The role requires ensuring contractual requirements are met and the ability to manage budgets and reporting.

You will supervise maintenance and utility staff, train and develop team members, and collaborate with the Fleet Manager on daily operations and budget oversight.