Body Shop Foreman
CIT Trucks - Peru, IL
Join CIT Trucks, LLC
At CIT Trucks, LLC, we fuel the engine of the American economy. With the trucking industry moving a staggering 76% of the nation's goods, we are looking for competitive, high-velocity individuals ready to dominate with a premier Midwest leader. This isn't just a job; it's a high-impact career path backed by the massive purchasing power of a $38 million inventory and a proven track record of selling over 4,000 trucks annually.
Our team operates at a scale few can match, supported by over 360 professional service bays and a network of state-of-the-art body shops delivering elite-level craftsmanship. We are a dominant force across Illinois, Missouri, and Indiana, with 16 locations and a powerhouse workforce of 900+ employees. With revenues already exceeding $920 million and a clear trajectory to surpass $1 billion in the coming years, we are looking for the next generation of leaders to help us get there.
Why CIT Trucks? Your Path to the Top:
- Join a Winning Legacy: Be a vital part of a rapidly growing company with a rock-solid track record of success.
- Master Your Craft: Receive elite, comprehensive training and development designed to make you an industry expert.
- Limitless Growth: We don't just hire; we promote. Advance your career through aggressive internal opportunities.
If you have the drive to match our volume and the motivation to support a critical national industry, CIT Trucks is where you belong.
Responsibilities of a Body Shop Foreman:
- Manage the repair work orders, including coordinating workflow, scheduling, and determining reparability
- Perform repair estimates on damaged vehicles
- Maintain records of time, expenses, and materials
- Effectively handle multiple priorities, organize workload, and meet project deadlines
- Assist technicians in developing their skills with support of the Body Shop Manager
- Schedule repair work and assign technicians to segments that match their skill level to ensure quality
- Review completed work through color matching and inspection of brake systems, steering mechanisms, wheel bearings, and other important parts to ensure that they are in proper operating condition
- Responsible for creating a safe work environment
- Advise direct reports on complicated jobs, techniques, and approaches through trouble shooting or teaching practices
- Visually inspect parts after processing for defects
- Perform other duties as assigned
CIT Trucks, LLC provides a comprehensive wage and benefits package that includes:
- Paid holidays and PTO
- Choice between 3 wide-ranging medical plans with prescription coverage
- Option to participate in HSA or FSA savings accounts
- Access to dental and vision insurance
- Short and long-term disability coverage
- Company paid life insurance, as well as additional voluntary life insurance for self and family
- 401(k) retirement planning that has a dollar-for-dollar employer match up to 4%
Requirements:
The requirements to be a Body Shop Foreman:
- Must be at least 18 years old
- High school diploma or GED required
- Diesel technology degree, collision repair degree, certificate, or equivalent work experience
- Minimum 3 years' experience in industry preferred
- Must have a valid driver's license
- Ability to obtain a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and DOT medical card
- Comprehension of basic software applications related to diagnostics, engine parameters, and product preference guidelines
$87.63k
Salary: $87,630 Please submit resume and cover letter with application by end of day June 23rd, 2026 Job Title: General Foreperson Pay Rate Type: Exempt Creation Date/Revision Date: 04/24/2026 Job Summary: The General Foreperson provides support and coaching to the crew...SuggestedFull timeContract workFor contractorsWork at officeLocal area
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