Shop Supervisor

Summary/Objective 

The Shop Supervisor is to assist in the attainment of company goals through effective and efficient Supervision of the Hi-Lite Fleet and Shop. Further improve the level of performance in the Vehicle Maintenance Shop by training and supervising the employees, ensuring that a high level of service excellence is attained and sustained. Will be required to guide, direct, assist and coordinate the activities of all Shop/Warehouse personnel.

Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Shop Management
  
  
  
  • Prioritize and keep shop on task to ensure completion of work by deadlines
  
  
  • Follow up on task assignments
  
  
  • Ensure availability of parts, equipment, and supplies for each project
  
  
  • Establish and track service requirements on vehicles to support and maximize Hi-Lite’s fleet longevity
  
  
  • Assessment of equipment for replacement or repairs
  
  
  
  


• Building Maintenance
  
  
  
  • Oversee security systems.
  
  
  • Oversee day-to-day building maintenance and housekeeping
  
  
  • Ensure all personnel use in an appropriate and safe manner the hand, power, and specialized tools used in the Maintenance Facility/
  
  
  • Keep weekly inventory of materials / paint, beads, stencils, & etc..
  
  
  
  


• Cost/ Quality Control
  
  
  
  • Review, follow and comply with parts budget
  
  
  • Assist with establishing a parts budget
  
  
  • Assist Parts Administrator when necessary
  
  
  • Support crews on the road
  
  
  • Establish and maintain vendor relationships
  
  
  • Manage Quality Control / Quality Assurance to prevent damage to HI-LITE equipment and ensure the safety of HI-LITE personnel
  
  
  
  


• Equipment/ Inventory/ Scheduling/ Support
  
  
  
  • Personally complete repairs as necessary to keep on schedule and to support other mechanics
  
  
  • Communicate directly with Parts Administrator on repair parts needed
  
  
  • Weekly review with shop personnel of week’s activities on equipment, repair parts, and personnel
  
  
  • Overall responsibility for Shop special equipment assigned to all projects
  
  
  • Troubleshoot and diagnoses system malfunctions and develop solutions, corrections or repairs
  
  
  • Assist in accountability of all special tools and test equipment assigned to the Shop
  
  
  • Support mechanics, crews, and fleet need on the road
  
  
  • Travel to job sites as needed
  
  
  • Assign shop travel schedules
  
  
  
  


• Safety/ Human Resources
  
  
  
  • Oversee and ensure and enforce safety policies inside the Maintenance Facility
  
  
  • Ensure employee, vendor and visitor compliance with regard to PPE
  
  
  • Enforce the company dress code for all personnel assigned to the Facility
  
  
  • Must practice defensive driving at all times on and off the job
  
  
  • Communicate accident prevention advice
  
  
  • Enforce company policies including written and verbal disciplinary actions
  
  
  • Assist in employee reviews and develop individual goals to improve mechanics performance
  
  
  
  

Required Skills

• Demonstrate leadership, communication, and organizational skills. Verbal and written


• Must have basic knowledge of computer maintenance programs


• Must pass annual medical examination per Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations


• Ability to demonstrate the following core values: integrity, high expectations, commitment, respect, and dedication to teamwork.

Work Environment
Mental Demands:

• Maintain emotional control under stress


• Work with frequent interruptions


• Work with frequent deadlines

Environmental Factors:

• Exposure to temperature extremes, humidity extremes, noise, low or intense illumination, vibration, working alone, working prolonged or irregular hours

Physical Demands

Frequent: sitting, standing, walking, climbing, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive hand motions, hearing, speaking clearly, visual acuity, distinguishing colors, driving Occasional: Lifting/carrying – 50 pounds

Expected Hours of Work
This is a Full-time position, 40 hours a week. Typically, 7:00am to 4:00pm

Travel
Extensive travel may be required.

Required Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED equivalent


• Seven years’ experience in vehicle maintenance (three of the seven years’ experience must be of a supervisory capacity)


• ASE and technical trade school certificates may be considered replacement for some experience.

Eligibility Qualifications

• 10-year criminal background search.


• Clean driving history


• Pre-employment drug screen


• Valid Driver's License (REAL ID).


• Social Security Card.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Experience with acetylene and electric arc welding.


• Have own tools

Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

AAP/EEO Statement:
Hi-Lite is an EEO Company. It is the policy of Hi-Lite to prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and to afford EEO to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Hi-Lite complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Hi-Lite’s EEO policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.