Shop Foreman (Fleet) - Fayetteville

Fred Smith Company; Fayetteville (NC); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

A heavy civil contractor in Fayetteville, NC is seeking a Shop Foreman to oversee fleet maintenance and repairs. The role involves coordination of service staff and ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards. Candidates should have significant mechanic experience and supervisory skills. This position offers competitive pay and benefits after 90 days.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years hands-on mechanic experience.
• Minimum 2 years supervisory experience.
• Strong financial management skills for forecasting and cost management.
• Intermediate level computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong financial management skills including forecasting, cost management and purchasing management.
• Intermediate level computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for safe and efficient operation of fleet repairs.
• Coordinate scheduling of service department personnel.
• Improve preventative maintenance programs.
• Forecast major repairs and manage inspections.
• Direct subcontractors in their activities for shop maintenance and repairs.
• Stay current on technical improvements in equipment and maintenance.
• Evaluate equipment performance, materials yields, and scheduling; support training and safety quality control.

Skills

Mechanic experience

Supervisory experience

DOT regulations knowledge

Communication skills

Financial management skills

Microsoft Office Suite familiarity

Job description

Overview

Fred Smith Company is currently searching for a Shop Foreman. The Shop Foreman will report to the Shop Superintendent. We are a self-perform heavy civil contractor working in North Carolina. Pay will be commensurate with experience; all employees are eligible after 90 days for benefits such as health, dental and vision insurance and paid time off.

Responsibilities

Duties performed will include (but are not limited to) the following:

• Responsible for the safe and efficient operation and effective coordination of ALL repairs and maintenance of fleet assets while insuring the most rapid possible return to service.
• Coordinate and assist with scheduling the work of service department personnel to achieve the optimum use of materials, labor and equipment.
• Work with the Shop Superintendent to improve preventative maintenance program for all equipment and fleet vehicles while also monitoring and managing maintenance costs.
• Forecast all anticipated major repairs, manage inspections and ensure that dealer obligations are fulfilled within warranty period.
• Work with the Shop Superintendent to direct assigned subcontractors in their activities to perform all maintenance, repair and other miscellaneous shop activities.
• Keep current on all technical improvements and concepts in equipment and maintenance.
• Conduct a continuous evaluation of equipment performance, material and parts yields, plans and schedules, job assignments and promotions, on the job training, job safety and quality control.

Assist and direct shop personnel in the following areas:

• Using equipment in a safe and proper manner
• Improving job performance
• Controlling cost and increasing productivity
• Improving communication
• Selecting, training and developing personnel

Basic Requirements

• Minimum 5 years hands on mechanic experience
• Minimum 2 years supervisory experience
• Thorough knowledge of DOT rules and regulations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong financial management skills to include forecasting, cost management and purchasing management
• Intermediate level computer skills to include familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite products.

Local applicants are preferred. Fred Smith Company is dedicated to the achievement of equality of opportunity for all its employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, age, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected group status under federal, state or local law. Fred Smith Company is an E-Verify Participant.

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Application Details

Applications are considered active for 30 days. If you have not been hired within 30 days, you must complete a new application. This application is intended for the use in evaluating your qualifications for employment. Incomplete, false or misleading statements on this application or during the interview process are grounds for terminating the application process or, if discovered after employment, termination of employment. This is not an employment contract. For safety and other reasons, FSC operates an alcohol and drug free workplace. If you are offered employment, you will be required to take and pass a drug screen prior to employment. Medical examinations are required of all applicants in certain job categories or when there exists a need to determine whether an employee is still able to perform the essential functions of their job or to determine fitness for duty as required by standards established by federal, state, or local law. FSC will conduct a security background check on all candidates who are made a conditional offer of employment. This background check will be processed for FSC by ADP Screening and Selection Services located at 301 Remington Street, Fort Collins, CO 80524, and ADP can be reached at 800-367-5933. The background check information will review your character, general reputation, personal characteristics, mode of living, and credit standing. The types of information that may be ordered include, but are not limited, to Social Security number verification, criminal, public, educational and, as appropriate, driving record checks, verification of prior employment, reference, licensing and certification checks, and drug testing results. FSC employs only US Citizens or aliens who can provide proof of identity and work authorization.