What are the responsibilities and job description for the Trailer Shop Foreman position at Western Express?
Western offers competitive pay, benefits, paid time off, paid holidays, and a family-oriented culture. Western Express HQ is in Nashville, TN. All outside terminals, located all over the country, have a small town, tight knit family atmosphere. Whether you are in Nashville or at one of our outlying locations, you are treated like family!
Job Requirements:
Western Express, Inc. is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity, and maintain employment statistics on applicants.
Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act or other similar state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Western. Please inform the company's personnel representative if you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process.
I understand, where permissible under applicable federal, state, and local law, I may be subject to a pre-employment drug test after receiving a conditional offer of employment and must receive a negative result for illegal drug use before being permitted to commence work with Western Express. Upon employment, employees may be required to have their picture taken.
Job Requirements:
- Achieved consistent productivity and efficiency levels exceeding 85% among technicians.
- Proficient in planning and scheduling workload distribution throughout the shop.
- Accountable for minimizing downtime, reducing outsourcing of repairs, and collaborating with operations to ensure equipment availability.
- Demonstrated strong leadership abilities, fostering education and motivation within a dynamic shop environment.
- Preferred qualifications include certifications in OSHA, TIA, OE, or other safety/mechanical disciplines, though not mandatory.
- Requirements:
- Reliable transportation and a strong work ethic.
- Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening.
Western Express, Inc. is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity, and maintain employment statistics on applicants.
Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act or other similar state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Western. Please inform the company's personnel representative if you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process.
I understand, where permissible under applicable federal, state, and local law, I may be subject to a pre-employment drug test after receiving a conditional offer of employment and must receive a negative result for illegal drug use before being permitted to commence work with Western Express. Upon employment, employees may be required to have their picture taken.