What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shop Foreman position at BELT Construction, Inc.?
We are seeking an experienced Shop Foreman with a strong background in shop maintenance to join our growing team. The Shop Foreman is a hands‑on leader responsible for directing daily shop activities, supporting a team of technicians, and maintaining a large fleet of heavy construction equipment and vehicles. This role ensures repairs are completed accurately, efficiently, and in alignment with company safety and operational standards.
Daily Responsibilities:
- Verify each tech has assigned work to start each day.
- Distributes work assignments daily and reviews the scope of work and the estimated time to complete repairs with the technicians.
- Assists shop technicians with repairs billing time to each job.
- Maintain 70% billable time.
- Make sure techs complete their stories on work orders.
- Collect and ship all oil samples.
- Assists shop technicians to prepare parts orders.
- Submit P.O. to parts to verify all parts and returns are posted correctly.
- Oversee the documentation of rental damage with pictures.
- Submit damage repair estimates to Operations Manager.
- Contact vendors to order tools, supplies, waste disposal and sublet services.
- Assist in Conducting Monthly Safety meetings.
- Assists the equipment manager in developing the following days’ work plan.
- Ensures proper priority is assigned to wash area.
- Adjusts the schedule as necessary and immediately notifies the equipment manager of changes.
- Keeps equipment manager informed of progress or delays during the repair process.
- Procures special tools and materials for technicians.
- Checks on each jobs progress daily. (Shop Foreman should be checking hourly per day)
- Assists with troubleshooting and technical information.
- Communicates with manufacturers for technical information and assistance.
- Utilizes Komtrax to determine parts that may be needed for field repair.
- Out-going inspections are documented and approved prior to any machine leaving the yard.
- Approve work orders prior to signing off to ensure accuracy of quotes, labor story.
Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements:
- 3-5 years of experience as a shop foreman or similar managing technicians.
- Requires general knowledge of engines, electrical, electronic, hydraulic, mechanical, pneumatic systems, and components.
- General knowledge of basic hand tools, air tools, precision measuring tools and instruments, laptops, diagnostic software, and cranes and rigging equipment.
- This position requires the ability to provide accurate information to management for quoting.
- Must be able to obtain or currently possess adequate tooling to perform all assigned duties.
- Must be at least 21 to be assigned and operate field vehicle
- Will be certified prior to operating a forklift and/or man lift
- May be required to complete DOT physical
- May require MSHA certification
- Flexibility to work various schedules including shift work, required overtime and on-call.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $95,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $95,000