Shop Foreman Coffman Truck Sales - 3.5 Aurora, IL Job Details Full-time $33.00 - $38.88 an hour 3 hours ago Benefits Health savings account Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Referral program Qualifications Fabrication Customer communication Operations management Customer service Dealership experience Transmissions Full Job Description Overview We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Shop Foreman to lead our service and maintenance operations within our busy workshop. This pivotal role involves overseeing the daily activities of our team, ensuring that all heavy equipment, farm machinery, and vehicle repairs are completed efficiently, safely, and to the highest standards. The ideal candidate will possess a strong mechanical background, excellent leadership skills, and a passion for maintaining top-tier equipment performance. Join us to drive operational excellence and contribute to a team committed to quality and safety! Responsibilities

• Evaluate current ways of working to identify opportunities for improvement both in labor efficiency and technology (tools)
• Perform Service Advisor duties as needed-write ups, assessment, evaluation of specific issues with truck
• Coaching on advanced diagnostics bays to streamline the process and keep repair moving according to current estimate
• Train on Volvo/Isuzu processes and procedures and attain any required certifications
• Facilitate communication and action between foremen and Service Manager
• Bring forth ideas on what we're missing; how can we perform a certain job differently or are we missing out on potential "low hanging fruit" in terms of revenue
• Help create a logical path forward with the foremen on how we organize work within the shop—ideas on scheduling tools
• Identify "leakage" within the department
• Learn Asist
• Tool Room Management. DPF cleaning program process and strategy
• Help develop a customer pay pricing strategy by job

Experience Heavy-Duty Experience:

Proven experience in a truck dealership, heavy equipment, or similar repair environment with a strong understanding of diesel and vehicle systems.

Strong Diagnostic Skills:

Solid knowledge of heavy-duty truck repair, including diesel engines, transmissions, hydraulics, suspension, steering, and electrical systems.

OEM & Diagnostic Systems:

Experience using ASIST, CDK, and OEM diagnostic/service systems . Familiarity with Isuzu, Volvo, Cummins, Allison , and other major OEM platforms is a plus.

Welding & Fabrication:

Ability to perform welding and fabrication repairs and read schematics to diagnose and troubleshoot equipment.

Hands-On Mechanical Skills:

Comfortable working on heavy trucks, equipment, and farm machinery with experience using power tools, shop equipment, and diagnostic tools.

Leadership:

Ability to lead by example, keep the shop moving, and maintain a safe, organized work environment. Previous Shop Foreman or supervisory experience is preferred.

Team & Customer Focused:

Strong communication skills with the ability to explain repairs and technical information clearly to technicians, customers, and team members.

Problem Solver:

Someone who takes pride in finding the problem, getting the repair right, and keeping customers and the team informed along the way. Join our team as a Shop Foreman where your expertise will directly impact the efficiency of our operations. We value safety-first practices combined with a proactive approach to maintenance and repair. If you're ready to lead a skilled team in a fast-paced environment dedicated to excellence in heavy equipment and vehicle servicing—apply today!

Pay:

$33.00 - $38.88 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Vision insurance

Experience:

Volvo/ Isuzu/ Kalmar:

5 years (Preferred) Ability to

Commute:

Aurora, IL 60507 (Required)

Work Location:

In person