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The Shop Manager will oversee a team of heavy equipment (diesel mechanics) performing the duties of a heavy and light equipment mechanic, which includes performing diagnostics, repair and preventive maintenance on big trucks as needed in the most effective and cost-efficient way possible to avoid down time and to keep our Field Operations Teams fully operational.

As the Shop Manager, you will manage the servicing of company equipment in a timely and effective manner. This is a skilled mechanic management role; it is a supervisory AND a working mechanic role.

Job Requirements and Responsibilities:

• Interface daily with technicians/mechanics regarding progress of jobs
• Confirm expectations for the day/week with Director of Maintenance
• Assist in holding technicians/mechanics accountable for meeting promises, maintaining/closing work orders, completion of necessary paperwork and following procedures
• Maintain accurate and efficient records i.e.: invoicing, creating RO’s etc.
• Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
• Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources or defects.
• Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
• Determine schedules, sequences, and assignments for work activities, based on work priority, quantity of equipment, and skill of personnel.
• Monitor employees' work levels and review work performance.
• Monitor tool and part inventories and the condition and maintenance of shops to ensure adequate working conditions.
• Counsel employees about work-related issues and assist employees to correct job-skill deficiencies.
• Examine objects, systems, or facilities and analyze information to determine needed installations, services, or repairs.

Experience:

• 5 to 8 years of experience with the diagnosis and repair of diesel engines, related electrical systems, and emissions control.
• 1 to 3 years of experience as a foreman or manager of a diesel shop
• Experience using testing equipment like diagnostics software, battery tester, leak-down, and compression tester.

Knowledge:

• Ability to assemble and perform maintenance functions on equipment
• Ability to get members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
• Ability to assess the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
• Knowledge of DOT regulations are desired
• Ability to work flexible schedules occasionally

Skills:

• Excellent mechanical skills
• Previous supervisory or management experience preferred
• Strong organizational and leadership skills
• Excellent oral communication and written skills
• Strong customer service skills
• Strong computer skills
• Assist in holding technicians/mechanics accountable for meeting promises, maintaining/closing work orders, completion of necessary paperwork and following procedures
• Maintain accurate and efficient records i.e.: invoicing, creating RO’s etc.
• Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and
• detecting changes in circumstances or events.

Other:

• Must maintain and enforce a high level of shop area cleanliness and observe/enforce all safety rules.
• DOT Class A License preferred
  
  Compensation: Competitive

Offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of:

• Criminal background check
• Drug Screen

Matheson Trucking, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

If you have any questions, please reach out to your recruiter, Jasmine, at 562-366-0909.

Find out more about Matheson: www.mathesoninc.com