SHOP FOREMAN CLASS PURPOSE To plan, organize, direct, and perform maintenance, repair, and overhaul of a variety of gasoline and diesel powered light and heavy duty and construction type vehicles and related equipment; serve as an assistant to a shop superintendent in a large shop or as the only supervisor in a small shop or over a fleet of motor pool vehicles; perform related work. GENERAL INFORMATION A large shop involves at least four distinct functions with staff assigned in each area, while a small shop consists of fewer distinct functions. The general functions are: mechanics, body and fender repair, service station operations, machining/welding, or equipment operation. Incumbents must have physical condition and stamina sufficient to perform strenuous work and lift and carry objects weighing approximately 80 pounds, with hearing and eyesight acuity to detect engine noises, read gauges, and detect metal fractures. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES 1. Administrative/supervisory. Typical responsibilities: instructs shop personnel on completion of necessary paperwork; prepares job orders and estimates costs of labor and parts; writes specifications and prepares requisitions for materials, parts, tools, and equipment; codes and charges costs to proper funds; maintains inventories; prepares records and reports; conducts studies to determine operational efficiency; assigns work to staff; sets work schedules; trains staff in the maintenance and repair of all related vehicles and equipment; inspects work and evaluates performance; meets with suppliers and technical personnel regarding proper way t