Shop Lead at Reading Truck in Tarpon Springs, Florida

Job Description:

POSITION SUMMARY:

Provides support to Shop Supervisor/Production/shop floor as the 2nd line resource for technicians of all skills and experience. The Shop Lead has the responsibility and authority to use their education, experience, and professional discretion to resolve issues accordingly regarding installations. The Shop Lead is also responsible for leading the production floor in the up-fit processes needed to produce high quality vocational vehicles to the customers.

We are a leading manufacturer, distributor and fleet sales expert of premium truck bodies with commercial upfit for vocational markets nationwide. We strive for a pioneering attitude and a focused commitment to innovation in all we do.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Maintain a safe work environment

• Train employees as needed to perform job duties

• Participate and support continuous improvement activities

• Install truck bodies of all makes and models

• Install standard equipment such as hitches, mud flaps, back-up cameras, etc.

• Diagnose and troubleshoot problems

• Coordinate staging of parts, materials, chassis and equipment

• Coordinate with Shop Supervisor on all essential functions

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or GED: Preferred not required

• Experience leading an hourly skilled trade workforce

• Welding Certification

• Flexible schedule to allow ability to work overtime as needed
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

• Comprehension of FMVSS (Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards)

• Intermediate to Advanced Mechanical Knowledge

• Intermediate to Advanced Hydraulic Knowledge

• Intermediate to Advanced Electrical Knowledge; Both AC and DC circuitry

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENTAL EXPOSURE:

• Work occurs primarily on production floor, however may occur outside or on customer site/over the road.

• Physical activities require considerable use of arms and legs along with dexterity of hands, fingers and arms.

COMMENTS: The Reading Group, LLC (TRG) does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, ancestry veteran status or any other status protected by law.

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