Shop Foreman

Al Warren Oil Company has proudly served customers across the Midwest for over 75 years. As a family-owned company built on reliability, safety, and service, we operate and maintain a growing fleet of trucks and tanker trailers that help keep industries running every day.

We are seeking an experienced Shop Foreman to lead our Chicago-area maintenance operation. This leadership role is responsible for overseeing shop technicians, coordinating repairs and preventative maintenance, ensuring safety compliance, and helping maintain maximum fleet uptime.

If you are a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced fleet environment and takes pride in building a strong shop culture, we want to hear from you.

The Shop Foreman will oversee daily shop operations while assisting with diagnostics, repairs, scheduling, and technician leadership. This role serves as the bridge between maintenance staff, operations, and drivers to ensure equipment is maintained safely and efficiently.

• →Supervise and support shop technicians and maintenance personnel
• →Coordinate daily workflow, repairs, PM schedules, and shop priorities
• →Assist with diagnostics and major repairs on tractors and tanker trailers
• →Ensure all work is completed safely and in compliance with DOT/FMCSA standards
• →Monitor shop productivity, quality, and repair timelines
• →Perform inspections and verify completed work
• →Assist with inventory control and parts ordering
• →Train and mentor technicians while promoting a strong safety culture
• →Maintain accurate maintenance and repair documentation
• →Communicate effectively with operations, drivers, and management
• →Help manage emergency breakdowns and after-hours maintenance needs when necessary
• →Maintain a clean, organized, and professional shop environment

• 5+ years of truck and trailer maintenance experience preferred
• Previous leadership or foreman experience strongly preferred
• Strong knowledge of diesel engines, tanker trailers, air brakes, suspension, electrical systems, and DOT compliance
• Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot complex mechanical issues
• Experience scheduling preventative maintenance and coordinating shop workflow
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Welding and fabrication experience is a plus
• CDL preferred but not required
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities
• Must possess own mechanic tools

At Al Warren Oil, we recognize the importance of investing in our employees and providing a workplace where people can build long-term careers.