Job Description

Hale Trailer Brake & Wheel, Inc is a multi-location, full-service trailer dealership with an immediate opening at its Little Rock, AR branch location.  We are looking for a Working Shop Foreman with trailer mechanic experience to join our team of trailer professionals.  

Responsibilities:  

• Lead supervisor in heavy duty equipment shop.  Train and guide all staff mechanics with varying levels of skill with internal and customer repairs.
• Works alongside mechanics to ensure they are performing timely, quality jobs.  Work to identify, resolve and repair cause of breakdowns.
• Estimate cost of repairs and prepares itemized service order, listing costs of parts and labor. 
• Serve as a liaison between management, mechanics and customers. 
• Oversee the work of mechanics to achieve excellent customer service and customer satisfaction.
• Responsible for enforcing all safety procedures at all times to help prevent accidental injuries and damage to heavy duty equipment.
• Direct, assist and structure shop activities.  Responsible for keeping schedule for shop repairs fluent and efficient.
• Communicate with customers regarding their options, so they can make informed decisions about what work they want performed.
• Perform tasks in an efficient, timely, accurate, professional, and safe manner in accordance with all Company polices, DOT, OSHA and other governmental standards and regulations.

 Requirements:

• Must have min 3-5 years meaningful / practical work experience as a heavy equipment mechanic with a proven background in a supervisory role.
• Must have a strong knowledge regarding the safe handling and operation of trailers and/or tractors and mechanical aptitude.
• Must present a professional, highly motivated, positive, results-oriented, problem-solving attitude.
• Must have good communication skills and be proficient on the computer.
• Must be able to work independently in a fast paced and dynamic environment.
• Must adhere to all Company policies including safety policies.
• Must pass a standard pre-employment drug test.

 We offer competitive compensation and excellent medical, vision & dental benefits, paid vacation and a matching 401k and profit sharing plan.