Shop Forman

Area Storage and Transfer, Inc.•Bethpage, NY

9d•$32 - $40

About The Position

Area Storage & Transfer, Inc. is a family-owned company with over 30 years of experience working with the United States Postal Service. We are looking for a highly skilled Lead Diesel/Trailer Mechanic/Shop Foreman to take charge of our shop operations. You will report directly to the Fleet Director. If you are a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in your work and leadership, this is the opportunity for you.

Requirements

High School graduate plus 3 to 5 years’ experience as a diesel truck mechanic, or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License.
Considerable knowledge of safety practices and techniques in diesel truck and trailer maintenance and repair.
Considerable knowledge of diesel engine operation and repair.
Considerable knowledge of trailer repair.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.

Nice To Haves

ASE certification a plus (but not required)

Responsibilities

Oversee daily shop operations and workflow.
Diagnose and repair diesel engines, electrical systems, and drivetrains.
Perform preventive maintenance on tractors and trailers to ensure compliance with FMCSA, federal and state regulations.
Train, mentor, and support junior mechanics.
Maintain parts inventory and maintenance equipment.
Welds, replace parts, repairs parts, repair electrical systems, diagnose vehicles for minor body and fender work, perform tune-ups and troubleshoots problems when needed.
Maintains accurate maintenance and repair records for the fleet using our fleet software eMaint.
Entering DVIR’s into eMaint for repair orders and check to make sure repair work was performed for completeness.
Ensure all equipment has necessary paperwork and licenses to operate legally.