Trailer Maintenance Service Foreman

DMS Health Technologies; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

DMS Health Technologies in Sioux Falls, SD seeks a Trailer Maintenance Service Foreman to oversee the maintenance of our trailer fleet and ensure service delivery meets quality standards.

You will lead a team of maintenance technicians, develop schedules, document activities, and ensure compliance with DOT and company procedures while performing hands-on repairs as needed. This role requires strong leadership, organizational skills and a focus on safety in a fast-paced shop environment.

Qualifications

• One year certificate from college or technical school, or three to six months related experience.
• Class A CDL preferred or ability to obtain within 6 months of employment
• Proven experience in trailer maintenance or a related field
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities
• Knowledge of industry regulations and best practices in trailer maintenance
• Effective communication and customer service skills

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage all aspects of trailer maintenance service delivery.
• Develop and implement maintenance schedules and procedures to ensure timely and efficient service.
• Lead and mentor a team of maintenance technicians to deliver exceptional service quality.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities and ensure compliance with industry regulations.
• Documents and verifies additional work needed during inspection to establish refurbishment expectations.
• Performs hands-on trailer maintenance, repairs, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and equipment preparation alongside the maintenance team while providing day-to-day leadership and direction.
• Helps maintain an organized, safe, and efficient shop while ensuring trailers and related equipment are maintained to company, DOT, and operational standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Certificate from college/technical school

CDL Class A preferred

Job description

For 50 years, DMS Health Technologies has had the honor and privilege of delivering quality medical imaging care and service to our partners and their patients. Every day, we take that experience, expertise and direction that comes with 50 years to be leaders who deliver even greater quality imaging, care, and service. Visit our website to learn more about our remarkable company: https://www.dmshealth.com/

The Trailer Maintenance Service Foreman will ensure proper maintenance of the trailer fleet, keeping it operable for the business.

Essential Functions

• Oversee and manage all aspects of trailer maintenance service delivery.
• Develop and implement maintenance schedules and procedures to ensure timely and efficient service.
• Lead and mentor a team of maintenance technicians to deliver exceptional service quality.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities and ensure compliance with industry regulations.
• Documents and verifies additional work needed during inspection to establish refurbishment expectations.
• Performs hands-on trailer maintenance, repairs, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and equipment preparation alongside the maintenance team while providing day-to-day leadership and direction.
• Helps maintain an organized, safe, and efficient shop while ensuring trailers and related equipment are maintained to company, DOT, and operational standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience:

• One year certificate from college or technical school, or three to six months related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Class A CDL preferred or ability to obtain within 6 months of employment
• Proven experience in trailer maintenance or a related field
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities
• Knowledge of industry regulations and best practices in trailer maintenance
• Effective communication and customer service skills

Supervisory Responsibilities

Assigns and prioritizes daily maintenance activities based on operational needs while actively participating in completing scheduled and unscheduled repairs. Provides technical guidance to maintenance technicians, monitors work quality and productivity, and ensures assigned work is completed safely, accurately, and on schedule. Serves as a senior technical resource for complex trailer and equipment issues, assisting with diagnosis and repair rather than solely coordinating or delegating the work.

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. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and /or move 75 - 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here represent those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to the risk of radiation. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Background Check

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screening, in accordance with applicable laws.

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.