Equipment Shop Foreman

Location: West Palm Beach    Dept.: General Line Service

Shop Foreman (Heavy Equipment)                               

South Florida Caterpillar dealer seeking a well-diverse individual with experience in a supervisor role to help supervise and coordinate activities of the Shop individuals engaged in repairing and maintaining the heavy construction equipment line.

Responsibilities: Communicate with customers to determine repair needs, open work orders using specific coding and based on customer needs, schedule all work and prioritize accordingly, prepare quotations when necessary, assist Technicians when ordering parts, follow up with customers during and after repairs, enter and approve Technicians labor, assign jobs to Technicians, review work orders, assist in diagnosing malfunctions in machinery and equipment, establish or adjust work procedures to meet production schedules, suggest changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of shop, department, or work crew.

Qualifications: 

Must have computer knowledge and help manage phones for a busy service area.

Past supervisory or management skills preferred. 2+ years of relevant CAT or any light construction equipment experience preferred.

Mechanically inclined helpful. Have excellent interpersonal skills to work well with customers, and employees.

Speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations.

Be a high school graduate. 2-year technical degree preferred.

Follow all safety rules and regulations while performing work assignments and adhere to all policies and procedures as specified in company safety manuals and as directed in the employee handbook.

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