Vehicle Maintenance Foreman - Houston TX

Job Description

The Opportunity:

As a Vehicle Maintenance Foreman / (Shop Foreman), you will be a supervising mechanic responsible for the general operation of the asset refurbishment workshop.  This includes vehicle upfitting, custom fabrication, component installation, safety, inventory management, employee supervision / mentorship, record keeping, and maintenance of computer systems. 

SIGN ON BONUS: $7,500.00

Responsibilities:  

• Actively manages safety within the maintenance workshop and completes required safety activities such as monthly inspections, updates safety boards, conduct daily toolbox talks, etc. as per company safety policy.
• Assign work to other mechanics and update status of Repair Orders
• Perform all required maintenance and repairs to various types of tank truck assets. 
• Supervise, train, and mentor maintenance personnel, and any registered apprentices in the shop, as required.
• Monitor employee development and conduct performance reviews.
• Timely and accurate completion of all required paperwork such as electronic Repair Orders, Inspections, facility permits, and Inventory Cycle Counts.
• Respond to internal customer service calls and discuss maintenance and repair decisions with internal customer, inventory, and asset management as required.  All updates submitted in a timely manner.
• Ensure repair times are met and assets are manufactured within scheduled timelines.
• Able to adapt in a changing environment and communicate priorities to the Planners, customers, and asset refurbishment management.
• Monitor all hub /spoke assigned assets to ensure superior working condition, current PMs and DOT/State inspections as well as meeting business needs. Maintain ability to place assets OOS when needed.
• Maintain budget guidelines on materials, supplies, inventory, fleet maintenance repairs, fixed costs, and overtime.
• Ensure the shop area is kept clean, tidy and free of hazards at all times. Report all hazards and near misses as appropriate
• QA/QCs will be performed on repairs completed in assigned workshop.
• Responsible for completing any required training. Ability to participate in professional development training and seminars. 

Qualifications:

• 6+ years of experience with light to heavy duty maintenance and repair 
• HS Diploma or equivalent
• JPRO Diagnostics experience is a plus
• Computer experience is a plus
• Ability to work well in team environment
• Must have own tools