What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shop Foreman - Heavy Equipment position at Star Equipment Ltd.?
Ready to grow your diesel expertise with a great company?
Star Equipment is currently hiring a driven Shop Foreman - Heavy Equipment to join its team in Waterloo, IA.
As a working Shop Foreman - Heavy Equipment you’ll oversee and lead a team of technicians, coordinate maintenance and repair of heavy machinery, ensure safety and quality standards, and manage workflow and documentation in a busy shop environment. Whether you’re already in a supervisory role or an experienced technician ready for the next step, we’re open to the right person. We also invest in our people—paid training is available through in-house programs and manufacturer service schools.
Star Equipment is a second-generation, family-owned business that has been Iowa’s premier destination for superior construction equipment for over 55 years. The company offers stability, significant advancement opportunities, and a supportive culture that encourages and values continuous quality improvement where your ideas truly matter.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Health, dental, vision
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability
- Vacation and sick days
- Paid holidays
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- 401K with company match
Job Duties:
- Lead, mentor, and train shop technicians while working alongside them
- Coordinate workflow and scheduling with the Branch Manager
- Diagnose, repair and troubleshoot small-engine equipment
- Enforce shop safety procedures and standards
- Maintain accurate documentation (CDL, logs, time sheets, etc.)
- Use diagnostic tools, service manuals, and technical bulletins to troubleshoot effectively
- Continuously develop your technical skills through training and experience
Job Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent, required
- 2 years of experience with diesel, hydraulic, or construction equipment repair required
- 1 years of experience with P&L statements
- Prior foreman or supervisory experience preferred
- Class A CDL or willing to obtain
If you're an organized leader with a passion for repair, Star Equipment wants to hear from you – apply now!
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All employment decisions, including hiring, promotion, compensation, training, and other terms of employment, are made based on qualifications, abilities, and performance, without regard to membership of a protected class and in compliance of federal, state, and/or local laws.
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- This position may have occasional overtime and on-call hours. Are you comfortable with that?
Experience:
- Diesel engine repair: 2 years (Preferred)
- working with P&L statement: 1 year (Preferred)
- foreman or supervisory: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- driver's license (Preferred)
- Class A CDL or willing to obtain (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Waterloo, IA 50703 (Preferred)
Work Location: In person