The Gillman Companies is an established group of family owned automobile dealerships based out of Houston, TX. We have served the automotive needs of Texas since 1938 by maintaining a long-established tradition of excellence and customer satisfaction. Gillman has also been named one of the Houston Chronicle's Top 100 Workplaces 4 years in a row!

We currently have an opportunity available for a Master Technician. Qualified candidates will share our passion for great customer service and have a drive to go above and beyond the minimum standard.

Shop Foreman

Job Description

Automotive Technician Shop Foreman. Master Level Automotive Mechanics can expect to work with State-of-the-art equipment and have the opportunity for career advancement.

Pay Range - $90,000 - $110,000 with a $5,000 sign on bonus (Pay is based off shop production)

Job Responsibilities

• Dispatch work throughout the day.
• Assist with recruiting and motivating qualified service technicians.
• Assists technicians in developing their skills.
• Understands and ensures compliance with manufacturer warranty and policy procedures.
• Ensures that all technicians receive appropriate manufacturer training.
• Conducts regular performance reviews for all technicians in accordance with dealership guidelines.
• Ensures that all repairs are assigned to technicians in an equal and fair manner.
• Provides technical support for technicians when necessary.
• Checks progress of each repair order throughout the day.
• Maintains high-quality service repairs and minimizes comebacks. Conducts periodic spot checks of completed jobs for thoroughness and quality.
• Road tests vehicles to quality-check work performed.
• Monitors shop condition, including cleanliness, safety and the condition of shop equipment. Reports problems to the service manager or dealer.
• Ensures the proper care, storage and inventory of special tools.
• Keeps abreast of new equipment and tools available and recommends purchases. Manages special tool inventory to ensure techs check tose tools in and out.
• Attends managers meetings as requested.
• Strives for harmony and teamwork within the department and with all other departments.
• Maintains safe work environment.
• Maintains professional appearance.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Job Requirements

As a Shop Foreman you will need to be experienced and advanced in the mechanical, electrical, suspension and heavy line. Be aware of the latest automotive technologies and be a persistent problem solver.

Education and/or Experience

5 years experience is preferred in an automotive dealer.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations (Including Driver's License)

Operator's Driver's License. Master Technician Certification is preferred.

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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 100 pounds and frequently lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Benefits:

• Pay is based off shop production
• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Uniforms are provided
• 401(k)
• Drug Free work environment
• E.O.E

Company Overview

Since 1938, The Gillman Companies have been a family-owned and operated group of automobile dealerships. With over 70 years of success, the Houston-based automotive group has 14 dealerships across Houston, Rosenberg, San Benito, Harlingen, and San Antonio representing Acura, Honda, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Subaru.

The company was founded by Frank Gillman when the first dealership opened on Milam Street in downtown Houston. Frank knew the importance of customer loyalty. He also understood that loyalty had to be earned. Over 70 years later, the location and scope of the business has changed, but the constant emphasis on customer satisfaction remains the same.

Now run by Frank's Granddaughter Stacey Gillman, under her leadership, the Gillman Companies have grown to become one of the largest retail automotive groups in America. And today, the third Gillman generation is active in the business.

Success has not altered the organization's founding principle. Every employee in every Gillman dealership knows customer satisfaction is paramount. And, they understand continued prosperity, as well as future growth, depends upon maintaining this long-established tradition of excellence.