What are the responsibilities and job description for the Heavy Equipment Shop Foreman position at RoadBuilders Machinery and Supply Co., Inc.?
Are you ready to build a career with a company that values tradition, innovation, and its people? At RoadBuilders Machinery & Supply, we’re more than just a heavy-equipment dealership — we’re a second-generation, family-owned business with over 40 years of history and a strong commitment to excellence.
We are currently seeking a full-time Heavy Equipment Shop Foreman to join our team.
If you are an experienced diesel technician with leadership skills, strong diagnostics ability, have a commitment to customer satisfaction and want to be part of a team that treats you like family — we’d love to hear from you!
Primary Job Duties*:
- Prioritize, schedule, and assign jobs to shop technicians to ensure efficient operations
- Manage and mentor the service team, providing guidance and support to enhance their performance
- Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction by addressing inquiries, resolving issues, and providing timely updates on repair & warranty status
- Collaborate with the sales team to identify upselling opportunities for additional services and repairs
- Assist in diagnosing and troubleshooting as needed
- Estimate repair costs and timelines with accuracy
Benefits:
- Competitive pay
- Paid Time Off
- 8 Paid Holidays
- Medical (and FSA plans), Dental, Vision Insurances
- Company-paid Basic Life Insurance
- Supplemental Term Life Insurance
- Short and Long-Term Disability
- 401k with company match
- Annual Tool Reimbursement
- Safety Glasses and Boot reimbursement
- In-house and OEM Training
Candidate Must Haves:
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in heavy equipment service, with proven skills in mentoring mechanics and resolving complex repair issues
- Strong customer service orientation and excellent communication skills for client interactions.
- Must be able to still work on equipment
- In-depth knowledge of heavy equipment systems, including fuel, hydraulics, electrical, engines, and transmissions; experience working with Komatsu is a plus
- Proficiency with OEM diagnostic software and tools
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
- Strong problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail
- Eagerness to adopt new techniques and technologies in equipment maintenance
- Valid driver’s license, high school diploma (or equivalent), and ability to pass background, drug, and MVR checks
- Able to read, write and communicate in English
- Able to carry and lift up to 50 lbs.
- Able to travel as needed for training; less than 10%
Who We Are:
RoadBuilders Machinery & Supply, founded in 1985, is a second-generation family-owned heavy equipment dealership with locations in Kansas, Nebraska, and Missouri. We are the preferred Komatsu and Takeuchi dealer in the Midwest. We provide a variety of machinery to our customers and exciting opportunities for our employees to work, grow and succeed.
*The job duties in this job posting do not constitute a complete and exclusive list. RoadBuilders reserves the right to modify job duties and/or job descriptions at any time to meet the needs of the business. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, domestic partner status, or medical condition.