Western offers competitive pay, benefits, paid time off, paid holidays, and a family-oriented culture. Western Express HQ is in Nashville, TN. All outside terminals, located all over the country, have a small town, tight knit family atmosphere. Whether you are in Nashville or at one of our outlying locations, you are treated like family!
This position is responsible for monitoring and overseeing the daily operations of our shop located at our Richmond, Virginia terminal. You will oversee planning and scheduling workloads through the shop, maintaining productivity and efficiency among technicians, and be responsible for down time, minimal outsourcing of repairs and working with operations on equipment availability.
Responsibilities:
- Maintain over 85% efficiency and productivity among technicians
- Plan and schedule workload
- Ability to inspect repairs to ensure equipment is up to DOT and company standards
- Daily operational tasks to ensure productivity and efficiency
Experience:
- 2 years of diesel mechanic experience required
- Previous experience in a lead or foreman role
- Ability to educate and motivate technicians in a fast-past shop environment
- Excellent leadership skills
- Any OSHA, TIA, OE or other safety/mechanical certifications are a plus but not required
- Must have reliable transportation, good work ethic and be able to pass pre-employment drug screen
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule:
Job Type: Full-time