FOREMAN: Swift Transportation Co., Inc.

Primary Function: To supervise the daily operations of the shop maintenance area by working directly with the technicians and assuring that they have the necessary skills, training and tools to perform their job.

Description:
Assists and supervises technicians, including inspection and review of work to assure quality job performance, recommends training
Assist in the diagnosis and repairs of the tractor/trailer fleet
Assist in the completion of all necessary tags and work orders
Assist in the moving of equipment in/out of the shop and around the yard
Maintains a clean and safe work area
Monitors job performance
Troubleshoots problems with equipment and makes judgment calls on solutions to specific problems
Analyzes and supervises necessary repairs to departmental equipment
Works with vendors on outside repairs and costs
Maintains personnel files and timecards.
Shops with eight or fewer employees, will be managed by a Foreman and additional responsibilities may apply.

Skills:
Computer keyboarding, valid drivers license, ability to read and understand repair manuals, filling out tags and repair orders

Education Required: High school diploma or GED

Experience Required: Twelve months mechanical related experience in the transportation, heavy equipment or agriculture industry or graduation from an accredited Technical School with a certificate in a mechanical related field may be substituted for the High School Diploma or GED

Supervision Received: Minimal

Confidential Data: Employee personnel files and payroll data

Status: Exempt

Salary Grade: Differential