Job Title: Shop Foreman
Division: Equipment and Facilities
Supervisor: Area Equipment Superintendent
Job Summary: Under the direction of the shop superintendent, shop foreman is responsible to assist directing the daily activity of the repair shop and helping to ensure the facility is maintained in a safe and healthful manner.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Visualize, fulfill, and implement the company vision and core values.
- Assist in managing all shop employees, equipment, plant maintenance, and condition of facility.
- Assist in managing the completion of maintenance projects.
- Participate in setting and overseeing the achievement of performance standard goals.
- Assist in scheduling equipment for repair.
- Maintain tools as required to do the job.
- Maintain commercial driver’s license (CDL) and department of transportation (DOT) medical card.
- Operate forklift.
- Review, understand, and adhere to all union contracts.
- Maintain insurable driving record.
- Ensure compliance with all safety and environmental requirements.
- Work closely with Equipment Managers, Maintenance Supervisors, and Operations teams.
- Present findings and recommendations to leadership in a clear and actionable format.
- Ensure all fleet data is accurately documented and compliant with internal policies and external regulations.
- Assist in audits and reporting for environmental, safety, and operational standards.
- Provide recommendations for asset reallocation, retirement, or acquisition.
- Support budgeting and forecasting efforts with utilization data.
- UHP safety inspection certificate required. Manage on-site safety inspections.
Education and/or Experience:
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
- Two year diesel mechanic certificate preferred.
- Five to seven years experience at journeyman mechanic level.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.
- Sitting: 50% of the time
- Standing: 50% of the time
- Driving: 15% of the time
- Weight lifted: Up to 50 pounds
- Physical Movement: Will frequently kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, bend or twist body, use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls, stretch, bend, push pull, lift, or carry heavy objects, support body for long periods of time.
- Speaking / Listening: Needs to be able to communicate effectively with supervision, follow instructions, and understand safety requirements. Needs to be able to hear sounds and recognize difference between them as well as focus on one source of sound and ignore others.
- Working Conditions: Exposed to hazardous equipment, situations, and conditions. Sometimes will work outdoors at work site and indoors in the repair shop, exposed to all weather conditions. Will also be exposed to sounds and noise levels that are uncomfortable and a variety of lighting conditions, from dim to light.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Attention and commitment to safety
- Knowledge of equipment, vehicle, and plant maintenance
- Exceptional interpersonal, problem solving, and technical skills
- Ability to review and analyze financial information
- Strategic thinking skills
Training and Development:
- Essential Leadership
- Crucial Conversations
- Business Writing
- Environmental Compliance
- Defensive Driving
- Customer Service
- HCSS E360
- Microsoft D365
- Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA)
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
- Organizational/ Time Management
- Forklift Certification
- Crisis Management
Apply on-line at genevarock.com/careers/ today!
*Current employees are required to speak with their immediate manager before applying for any open positions.*
Referral Program: Current employees who refer qualified candidates prior to candidate interviews, will be eligible to receive referral bonuses should their candidate be hired. A $250 bonus will be awarded at the end of each 90-day period up to one year for referred new hires in good standing (for a possible total of $1,000).
Geneva Rock Products, Inc. is an “Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action/PWDNET” Employer
Disclaimer: This job description is not intended to contain a comprehensive listing of duties and responsibilities required of the employee. It reflects management’s assignment of key functions; it does not prescribe or limit the tasks that may be assigned. Job descriptions are subject to change at any time. Geneva Rock is a drug free environment.
