What are the responsibilities and job description for the Truck Shop Supervisor position at Wayne-Sanderson Farms?
PRIMARY FUNCTION:
Primarily responsible for supervision of the Truck Shop in coordination with the Live Haul Manager ensuring all work orders are completed timely, efficiently, and comply with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. Responsible for supervising employees while understanding efficient operations and general procedures.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:
- Ensure all employees are working safely and following company safety policies and procedures.
- Train and update training on all employees.
- Assign, complete and inspect all work orders.
- Maintain and monitor parts inventory system.
- Ensure all vehicles are in good, safe working condition complying with DOT regulations pertaining to maintaining and inspecting vehicles.
- Monitor equipment and maintenance schedules.
- Assist in the diagnosis and repair of mechanical problems.
- Maintain and monitor repair records and preventative maintenance programs on all equipment.
- Ensure inspection, replacement, fitting and adjustment of parts according to FMCSA standards.
- Monitor shop’s general housekeeping, ensuring neat, clean and orderly work area.
- All other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED TECHNICAL SKILLS:
- Requires high school diploma with a minimum of 4 years relatable experience.
- Class A Driver’s License
- Basic and relative mechanical experience.
- General heavy automotive equipment repair and diagnostic knowledge.
- Substantial knowledge of methods, materials, tools and standard practices of the automotive and heavy equipment mechanic trade.
- Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions of the mechanic trade.
- Knowledge of operation and repair characteristics of a wide variety of vehicles, equipment and machinery.
- Knowledge of mechanical principles of gasoline and diesel fueled internal combustion engines and automotive electrical systems.
- Basic math functions and skills.
- Sound work ethic, honesty and moral character.
- Ability to work unsupervised and self-motivate.
- Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays and extended shift hours.
PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Knowledge of electrical maintenance.
SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:
- Follow departmental and company safety policies and programs.
- Must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Stand up to 8 hours.
- Lift up to 60 lbs.
- Frequent exposure to outside environment.
- Exposure to wet and dusty environment.
- Frequently reaching, bending, stooping, kneeling and crawling.
- Work in noisy environment (>85 decibels) and moving equipment.
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.