Automotive Foreperson

Company: California's Great America
Location: Santa Clara
Posted on: January 11, 2021

Job Description:

OverviewResponsible for supervising and performs the monitoring, maintenance and repair of Park vehicles, heavy equipment and selected rides and other duties as assigned.Qualifications* Must be at least 18 years of age.* Must have 1-3 years of related automotive experience.* High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required. Vocational training specifically in Automotive preferred.* Must be able to work days, evenings, weekends, and holidays to meet business needs.Responsibilities* Performs and leads mechanical crew in the monitoring, maintenance and repair of vehicles, heavy equipments and select rides as assigned. Also diagnoses mechanical, electrical and computer related problems with fleet vehicles and select rides; assists mechanics with difficult repair work as necessary.* Supervises subordinate mechanics; supervisory duties include scheduling; instructing; assigning, reviewing and planning work of others; maintaining standards; coordinating activities; allocating personnel; selecting new employees; acting on employee problems, and recommending employee transfers, promotions, discipline and discharge.* Uses computer and clerical supplies, meters, gauges, measuring devices, welding tools, mechanic's tools, electrician's tools, plumbing tools, various other hand and power tools, etc.* Ensures the proper maintenance and safe operating conditions of all assigned Park equipment. Conducts safety meetings and safety inspections of equipment, while ensuring the safe maintenance of the shop and other work areas. Works with other departments on repairs and maintenance projects as appropriate.* Operates vehicles (automobiles, trucks, buses), rides, construction equipment, vehicle lift, diagnostic equipment, welding equipment, various other shop equipment, and a variety of equipment such as a computer, calculator, telephone, two way radio.* Assists supervisors in preparing budget, ordering parts and materials as needed, ensuring compliance with budgetary allocations; and maintains adequate inventory.* Prepares and/or maintains maintenance reports, work orders, purchase orders, invoices, schedules, budget documents, parts lists, inventory records, various reports, records, logs, etc.* Refers to policies and procedure manuals, maintenance manuals, technical manuals and diagrams, blueprints, ride manuals, vehicle maintenance manuals, vendor catalogs, trade magazines, etc.* Attends workshops, meetings, training, etc., to stay abreast of industry trends, products and resources and to maintain/develop necessary skills.

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