Trailer Foreman

About Us

David A. Thompson founded TEC Equipment in 1976. During those early days in Portland, Oregon, TEC Equipment was known as Thompson Equipment Company and its business was buying and selling used trucks and trailers.

Today, David is joined by his three sons, David O., Chris, and William. This proud, family-owned business is now one of the largest full-service truck and trailer dealerships in the United States. Headquartered in Portland, Oregon, TEC has over 28 locations, serving customers across Washington, Oregon, California, Nevada, Arizona, and Nebraska.

We feature Mack and Volvo heavy-duty trucks, Hino and Isuzu medium duty trucks, trailers from Stoughton Trailers, BWS, and MAC Trailer, and Cottrell, Kentucky, and Sun Country auto transport trailers. We also sell all makes of used trucks.

Our full-service offerings additionally feature quality parts, state-of-the-art service, collision centers, leasing and rental, financing, and insurance. TEC Equipment locations are authorized service centers for Mack, Volvo, Cummins, Meritor, Allison Transmission, Eaton and Fuller warranties.

Overview

The Working Foreman will spend a minimum of 50% of the time working on service-related repair jobs and the remainder of their time on supervisory responsibilities. This position is responsible for performing all functions of a highly skilled technician and will also act as the supervisor and trainer for other technicians on the floor. The Working Foreman ensures optimal efficiency and quality by assisting technicians with diagnostics, scheduling workflow, assigning technicians to jobs appropriate to their skill levels, and helping technicians prioritize their time.

The Foreman builds loyal customer and technician followership by maintaining the highest standards, in alignment with TEC’s Vision, Mission, and Values.

Responsibilities

• Perform skilled and complicated heavy-duty trailer diagnosis and repair with minimum supervision. Remain current on required industry training and procedures.
• Help the management team keep shop clean and safe. Work as a united team with the Service Manager to ensure technicians are made aware of and follow company policies and procedures including but not limited to post-accident & injury, safety, meal & rest breaks, EHS rules, and repair protocols.
• Assist technicians with difficult or high-priority repairs and ensure completion of proper documentation. Typically cross trained on a variety, if not all, technical roles in the department.
• Dispatch repair orders to technicians to perform required work within Standard Repair Times. Follow up as work is completed to ensure work is being properly performed and that customer expectations are met.
• Ensure inventory of tools, equipment, and supplies are appropriately stocked and protected from loss. Notify Service Manager of supply needs that are not being met.
• Communicate with service administrative team on scheduling Quality control test drives, warranty matters, and customer vehicle pickup.
• Provide consistent communication to service office team to ensure updates can be delivered to our customers accurately and consistently by the service advisors.
• Serve as leader and role-model conducting oneself with highest of ethical, professional, and safety standards. Provide training to technicians in areas of technical repair, shop procedures, etc. Appropriately escalate performance and any other employee-related concerns to Service Manager.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 5+ years in a heavy-duty trailer technician position
• Minimum six years of practical experience working on trailers
• Master-level knowledge of heavy-duty trailer diagnosis and repair.
• Sound knowledge of shop operations and flow.
• General knowledge of truck parts inventory and sales process.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organization and time management skills
• Basic computer skills; ability to effectively utilize all required systems and programs.
• Strong diagnostic skills and understanding of diagnostic software.Professional demeanor (including ability to maintain composure in stressful situations).
• Ability to effectively train and coach varying levels of team members.
• Ability to utilize and operate all tools and equipment for job.

Compensation

The base pay range for this position is $28.82 to $36.02.

Benefits

TEC provides our employees and their families with a full menu of health, wellness, and retirement benefits.

New hires are eligible to participate in TEC Equipment’s comprehensive benefits plan the first of the month following your date of hire.

• Choice of two comprehensive medical plan options that include prescription drug coverage
• Choice of two dental plans that cover preventative and diagnostic care, basic and major services, and orthodontia for children
• Vision care, discounted hearing exams, and hearing aids
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company contribution
• Life, accident, and disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Education assistance
• Seven paid holidays, vacation accrual of at least 48 hours per year, and paid sick

Statements

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all applicable screenings.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.