Service Foreman

About Us

Affinity Truck Center is an established leader in new and used truck sales, parts and service, lease and rental, and financing. We have built our reputation on the work of our dedicated and experienced staff. We believe that our people are a key driver of our success. We offer a competitive wage and benefits package, a unique level of concern for our employees, and a stimulating work environment.

At Affinity Truck Center, you can expect to be part of a team of people who care about their work, their clients and each other

Ensures truck repairs are completed correctly, efficiently and on time, while maintaining safety standards and a high level of customer satisfaction.

• Manages workflow and priorities of each job.
• Verifies estimates are accurate.
• Makes sure advisors and technicians have tools, information, and parts needed to perform.
• Assists technicians in developing their skills.
• Understands, keeps abreast of and complies with federal, state and local regulations that affect service operations, such as hazardous waste disposal, OSHA Right-to-Know etc.
• Understands and ensures compliances with manufacturer warranty and policy procedures.
• Ensures that all department employees receive appropriate manufacturer training.
• Conducts regular performance reviews for all technicians in accordance with dealership guidelines.
• Ensures that all repairs are assigned to technicians in an equal and fair manner.
• Provides technical support for technicians when necessary.
• Ensures repairs are charged out correctly.
• Checks progress of each repair order throughout the day.
• Maintains high-quality service repairs and minimizes comebacks. Conducts periodic spot checks of completed jobs for thoroughness and quality.
• Road tests vehicles to quality-check work performed.
• Accounts for all documents; ensures that none are missing, and all are processed correctly.
• Establishes and maintains customer follow-up program to confirm satisfaction with the service experience.
• Handles all customer complaints within 24 hours, informing other managers as appropriate.
• Manages department performance using tools such as the daily operating control (DOC), efficiency and productivity control, comeback reports, warranty reports, telephone surveys and monthly forecasts.
• Monitors technicians' daily productivity reports and corresponding payroll records.
• Monitors shop condition, including cleanliness, safety and the condition of shop equipment.
• Reports problems to the service manager or dealer.
• Ensures the proper care, storage and inventory of special tools.
• Keeps abreast of new equipment and tools available and recommends purchases.
• Fills in for service advisor and dispatcher when necessary.
• Attends managers meetings as requested.
• Strives for harmony and teamwork within the department and with all other departments.
• Safeguards information system assets by identifying abnormalities, reporting suspicious activity and/or content, and contributing to the resolve of cyber security problems.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to effectively communicate with a positive outlook and attitude is a must.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Valid Driver license and ability to be insured by Affinity (Class A &
  
  C)

Due to the nature of our business, and the duties of the position in particular, the actual schedule you will be required to work will vary based upon many factors, including, but not limited to, the business needs of our Company, the schedules of our customers, the season of the year, etc. You may also need to travel out of State for meetings, training, conventions, etc.

You will be reimbursed for travel expenses in accordance with Affinity Truck Center’s travel policy.

The physical requirements for this position include the following:

• Environment:
  Frequently works inside/outdoors in varying weather conditions and temperatures
• Environment:
  Occasional exposure to excessive loud noise
• Environment:
  Frequent…