Shop Foreman 1

The Shop Foreman 1 is a master technician who utilizes mechanical expertise to support the needs of the branch in a professional, safe, and timely manner. The individual in this role is responsible for the training, development, and management of all Mechanics, appraising their performances, and utilizing the most cost-effective means for maintenance and repair of the Company’s rental and service equipment. The Shop Foreman also ensures all service calls are handled in a professional and precise manner at the highest standards of quality.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Works with ethics, honesty, values, and integrity. Provides a position of professionalism to others.

• Develops a consistent schedule for Mechanics and Shop Hands to perform preventative maintenance on all Gravity-owned fleet.

• Diagnoses and troubleshoots all equipment including fuel systems, electrical systems, hydraulic systems, and propane systems.

• Audits all required documentation, timesheets, checklists, receiving records, repair orders and maintenance logs in a timely manner.

• Manages and orders various parts for the equipment.

• Supervises the work area to ensure a clean and organized workspace.

• Trains, develops, and mentors all Mechanics and Shop Hands.

• Completes all monthly safety and equipment-related trainings.

• Answers Company-issued cell phone during on call hours, in accordance with Company and safety policies.

• Any other duty, responsibility or task as assigned by the supervisor.

Experience

• High School or GED equivalent, some college preferred.
• Must be at least 21 years of age and able to maintain insurability with Company insurance.
• Expertise with detailed technical schematics, owner manuals, and product warning labels.
• Ownership of all tools necessary to complete complex and specialty repairs on equipment.
• Ability to operate and test equipment such as boom lifts, forklifts, compressors, portable and stationary generators, hydraulics, pumps and assorted tools and heavy equipment.
• Strong computer skills.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds required.
• Strong time management and leadership skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English to the extent they understand verbal and written instructions in English.

Licenses & Certifications

• Driver's License

Behaviors

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Loyal: Shows firm and constant support to a cause
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
• Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them

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