Job Overview
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Service Foreman to lead our maintenance and repair team for heavy equipment, construction machinery, and industrial vehicles. In this vital role, you will oversee daily operations in the service department, ensure high-quality repairs, and maintain safety standards across all job sites. Your expertise will drive efficiency, uphold OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) specifications, and deliver exceptional customer service. This position offers an exciting opportunity to showcase your mechanical skills and leadership abilities in a fast-paced environment dedicated to heavy equipment and construction machinery maintenance.
Responsibilities
- Supervise and coordinate the daily activities of the service team, ensuring timely completion of repairs and maintenance tasks
- Diagnose complex issues using electrical diagnostics, automotive diagnostics, schematics, and equipment troubleshooting techniques
- Perform or oversee fabrication, welding, assembly, and heavy equipment repair work with precision and adherence to safety standards
- Conduct inspections of construction machinery, excavators, cranes, forklifts, tractors, trailers, and other industrial equipment to identify repair needs
- Manage equipment maintenance schedules for diesel engines, transmissions, hydraulics, suspension systems, air brakes, HVAC systems, and electrical systems
- Ensure compliance with OEM specifications and safety regulations during all repair processes
- Train and mentor technicians on the use of hand tools, power tools, welding equipment, soldering techniques, and heavy lifting procedures
- Maintain detailed records of repairs performed using schematics and diagnostic tools; prepare reports for management review
- Support customer service efforts by providing technical advice and updates on repair progress
Skills
- Proven dealership experience with heavy equipment or industrial machinery is highly preferred
- Extensive knowledge of construction machinery maintenance including excavators, cranes, loaders, bulldozers, and farm machinery
- Strong mechanical knowledge of diesel engine diagnostics and repair; familiarity with transmissions and powertrain systems
- Skilled in electrical diagnostics for electrical systems within heavy equipment; ability to interpret schematics effectively
- Proficient in troubleshooting hydraulics, suspension systems, air brakes, HVAC systems, and electrical components
- Experience operating heavy equipment such as excavators or cranes is a plus; understanding of heavy equipment operation standards is essential
- Ability to use hand tools, power tools, welding equipment (including soldering), and perform heavy lifting safely
- Excellent customer service skills with a focus on clear communication and problem-solving capabilities
- Knowledge of OEM parts specifications for Caterpillar or similar brands; familiarity with tire service procedures is advantageous
- Strong organizational skills to manage multiple repair projects while maintaining quality standards
Join our team as a Service Foreman where your expertise will lead us toward excellence in heavy equipment servicing. We value proactive leadership combined with technical mastery to deliver top-tier service that keeps our clients’ operations running smoothly.
Pay: $30.00 - $40.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
