The Body Shop is an integral part of this Company's success. The Body Shop Foreman will assist the Body Shop Manager in coordinating the activities of the body shop to make it a profitable department for the Company. The Body Shop Foreman will direct the scheduling and performance of body repair on class 7 and 8 trucks as well as the operation and maintenance of the body repair facilities.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
Coordinate operation and maintenance of body shop equipment and repair facilities Prepare estimates for truck body repair Work closely with customers and insurance adjusters Train body technicians in process and procedures of repair work Assist the Body Shop Manager when needed and assume managerial duties when the Body Shop Manager is absent Schedule work and assign work to the body shop technicians Personal Requirements: The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing The ability to listen and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing or verbally so other will understand The ability to give full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times The ability to resolve complaints and problems as they arise from customers and employees The ability to perform basic math as well as calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, percentages, and statistics Must be able to interact well with managers, customers, and the general public Must have a valid driver's license and meet insurability requirements Valid CDL preferred Physical Demands and Environment:
The physical demands and environmental characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Daily operation of computer and other office machines Work in all kinds of weather outdoors as needed Be able to lift up to 50 pounds daily Noise level is usually moderate Daily exposed to moving mechanical parts Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, stoop, crawl, kneel, climb, balance, reach, talk, hear, and see Education/Training or Experience:
High school diploma or GED required Associate's degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school preferred Six months to one year related experience and/or training The Midwest Peterbilt Group is an EEO/AA employer. Pre-employment background check, physical, drug screen, and alcohol test required.
