Star Equipment, Ltd is seeking a working Shop Foreman at our Des Moines location, 1401 2nd Ave. We are a 3rd generation family-owned Iowa company that was founded in 1968. Star Equipment has grown to 85 employees in 4 Iowa locations; Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Waterloo and Ames. Our equipment ranges from small generators and concrete saws, to skidloaders and forklifts, to concrete pumps and crane trucks.

Are you a mechanic who is read to take on some additional responsibility as a working Shop Foreman? The ideal applicant should be a self starter with 2 years experience in diesel, small engine, and hydraulic experience on construction equipment. However, we are willing to train the right candidate. Paid technician training could be in-house or at service schools for major brands of equipment that we carry.

Diesel Service Technician Responsibilities:

• Perform with minimum supervision equipment repairs in a timely manner.
• Work with mechanics and service manager to schedule work
• Supervise and train mechanics
• Insure all safety procedures are followed and that fellow employees do the same.
• Trouble shoot problems on all equipment using test equipment, tools, service manuals and service bulletins.
• Utilize all departmental reference materials, service and parts manuals as needed to complete the job.
• Continually study and upgrade proficiency in construction equipment trouble shooting and repair.
• Keep your paperwork up-to-date at all times, personal and company (CDL - Physical Card - Log Books - Time Sheets).
• Think your job through and do it the best and most efficient way possible.
• Learn to operate construction equipment for diagnostics and repair.
• Own enough hand tools to facilitate completion of job tasks.

PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Construction equipment mechanical experience preferred
• Foreman/ Supervisor experience
• Demonstrate high degree of proficiency in construction equipment repair.
• Ability to read and use reference materials, both on paper and on computer.
• Ability to lift 100 lbs.
• We are open 7a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon-Fri, 8-noon Saturday (except for Winter)
• Ability to work as part of a team.

Benefits include competitive wages, health, dental, vision, life, and LTD insurance, 401k plan, vacation and sick leave, 6 paid holidays. Uniforms provided. Pre-employment drug screen and physical required (paid by Star). EOE

For more information, contact Kenneth Burkhalter, service manager, 515-283-2215

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 – 45 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person