Shop Supervisor

Job Description

Shop Supervisor

Job Description

Department: Myrl & Roy’s Shop

Reports to: Equipment Resource Manager

Job Summary:

The Shop Supervisor is responsible for the maintenance of L. G. Everist, Inc. equipment by scheduling, tracking and recording repairs/maintenance, supervising mechanics, establishing and maintaining relationships with suppliers, and working with plant managers to establish best practices in the use and maintenance of company equipment.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Direct report to the Equipment Resource Manager.

• Responsible for the direct supervision of mechanics.

• Works closely with Truck Foreman and Asphalt/Gravel Crew Foremen and mechanics to coordinate daily activities.

• Keeps all appropriate personnel informed of any health or safety issues impacting their areas.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for supervising mechanics. Responsibilities include: hiring, work scheduling, performance goal setting/evaluation, and terminations.

• Responsible for insuring that all company safety practices, rules, and initiatives are communicated and followed.

• Maintains running inventory of all stocked parts.

• Maintain a system for tracking repairs, oil samples, overhauls and component exchange logs in conjunction with the mechanics.

• Develops relationships with suppliers for all goods and services rendered.

• Research, test and implement innovative methods of maintenance and repairs.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledgeable of the equipment used in running a trucking operation.

• Ability to evaluate quality and effectiveness of repairs.

• Ability to communicate effectively with direct reports, peers, and senior managers.

• Knowledge of OSHA rules and regulations as they apply to operations.

• Ability to use computer and equipment maintenance software.

• Ability to plan work effectively under pressure and deadlines.

• Valid driver’s license required. Class A CDL preferred or willing to obtain.

Education and Experience:

• 4-year degree or applicable experience required.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to perform physical work, exerting up to 30 pounds of force occasionally and up to 20 pounds often.

• Performing such activities as stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting and grasping.

L. G. Everist, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate. We embrace a diverse workforce and opportunities for all qualified applicants. We are committed to having a team that represents the communities where we operate with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
All job offers are contingent upon passing a pre-employment drug test and background check.