BLAINE BROTHERS CLEARWATER- WORKING SHOP FOREMAN

If you are looking for a great place to continue your career, let's talk!!

Blaine Brothers is a family-owned Minnesota based company with an opening for a Working Shop Foreman at our Clearwater, MN location. This position will handle the day-to-day supervision of shift operations and technicians and the complete repair and general maintenance of semi-trucks and trailers. We are looking for someone detail oriented, strong mechanical aptitude, and a strong work ethic.

SCHEDULE:

2nd Shift, Monday-Friday, 3pm- 12am

BENEFITS:

Industry leading pay and benefits, paid weekly, overtime opportunities, 10% shift differential pay for 2nd and 3rd shifts, vacation rollover, $50,000 life insurance policy gifted to all FT employees, 401k with a company match, career advancement programs, awesome company events, HUGE tech referral bonuses, plus a $5,000 sign on bonus, and so much more!

The essential duties include:·

• Provide leadership and direction to the technicians
• Evaluate technician’s skillset and provide training as needed
• Assist technicians in locating parts / job related issues
• Related activities that promote the goals of the Organization
• Determines vehicle condition by conducting inspections and diagnostic tests; identifying worn and damaged parts.
• Perform repair and customization work as assigned including routine maintenance, brake replacement/repair, suspension repair, electrical and pneumatic and hydraulic component troubleshooting and repair, trailer body repair including complete trailer rebuild.
• Track all parts and materials used in repairs or replacements.
• Ensure the final work product meets quality standards
• Maintain a safe and clean work area for customers and co-workers
• Expectations; Maintain 50% efficiency of billable hours in the shop

We'd love to have you as part of our team. The ideal candidate would have the following skills:

• Great work ethic
• Willingness to jump in and help/assist where needed.
• Technical aptitude with basic electric diagnostic / troubleshooting experience a plus
• Welding experience a plus
• Basic tool set and toolbox to start (assistance programs available)
• Ability to lift 50-100 lbs. occasionally and 10-50 lbs. frequently
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Reliability and a dedication to be a hard worker
• Ability to work independently maintaining a safe, efficient, and friendly work environment.
• Repair and shop operation knowledge with a strong technical aptitude
• Strong communication skills – both verbally and written
• Ability to train technicians at varying levels of experience, skillset and learning styles
• Able to receive feedback on operations from peers, subordinates and manager and respond in a productive and constructive manner with a focus on solutions
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Strong computer skills – knowledge of Karmak, a plus
• Exceptional organizational skills and ability to multitask
• Honesty and Respect

Most importantly, we are looking for someone who fits with our company values:

• Values People
• Gives people with strengths the opportunity to exercise them
• Doesn't treat lack of success as failure
• Is very affirming and brings out the best in others
• Values and gives high quality
• Works hard
• Sees opportunities and integrates with existing business
• Is a good communicator
• Is humble
• Assumes responsibility for actions and commitments
• Attends to details
• Attends to operations
• Is competitive

A little about who we are:
Blaine Brothers was founded in 1979 and has now been serving the transportation industry for over 35 years. Two brothers began with the mission to provide quality service and build quality relationships. Blaine Brothers has since grown and expanded to meet the needs of our clients. In 2006 the Blaine Brothers Minneapolis location constructed and moved into a 58,000 square foot facility located in Blaine, Minnesota. Our team of professionals offer our clients solutions to the variety of challenges they face. With services offered 24/7 and the facility being open 24/5, superior customer service is provided around the clock. We have multiple bays for truck and trailer service along with a complete offering of parts. Our Service Technicians have an extensive amount of experience. Blaine Brothers has a second location in Scanlon (Cloquet), Minnesota. This facility offers the same parts and service you depend on at our Minneapolis location. Blaine Brothers Clearwater, Minnesota location is the newest facility to service the growing needs of our clients. Located off Interstate 94 at Highway 24 (Exit 178), we are minutes from Saint Cloud. Our Clearwater location offers complete truck and trailer service and towing. Blaine Brothers TRUCKALINE offers complete frame, suspension and alignment services. At Blaine Brothers our clients are treated with honesty and respect.

Please apply online at our website - Blainebrothers.com or through Indeed.
Military Friendly- Veterans are encouraged to apply.
Blaine Brothers, Inc. is an EEO/AA/Minorities/Women/Vet/Disability Employer.