Equipment Foreman

JE Dunn; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

JE Dunn in Tempe, Arizona, is looking for an Equipment Foreman to manage equipment operations, including deliveries and maintenance tasks, while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to lift 50 pounds. The role emphasizes safety and customer service excellence, offering a beneficial workplace with opportunities for growth and improvement.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of equipment operations experience required.
• Valid and unrestricted driver’s license required.
• Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds.
• May require periods of overnight travel.

Responsibilities

• Manage equipment operations including delivery and maintenance.
• Oversee documentation related to equipment and operational costs.
• Ensure DOT compliance and maintain vehicle records.
• Communicate with team members to recommend repairs and purchases.

Skills

Forklift operation

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Customer service

Construction materials and equipment knowledge

Education

High School/GED or equivalent

Job description

Role Summary

ROLE SUMMARY

The Equipment Foreman will provide routine and non‑routine support to day‑to‑day equipment operations. This position will be responsible for managing one or more functions of the Blue Hat field operations, which may include delivery, warehousing, service, and hoisting. In addition, the Equipment Foreman will work with other Blue Hat team members to accurately account for work performed by their respective team. All activities will be performed in support of the strategy, vision and values of JE Dunn.

Autonomy & Decision‑Making: Makes decisions on routine matters, provides recommendations to supervisor and refers all exceptions to supervisor.

Key Role Responsibilities - Core

• Manages one or more equipment trade labor specialties within their assigned operations.
• Oversees and performs deliveries and pick‑ups of equipment and material to and from jobsites, vendors, and other Blue Hat Operations centers, utilizing both company delivery vehicles and outside carriers.
• Determines and oversees the distribution schedule for local Blue Hat Operations to include jobsite deliveries/returns and incoming equipment and material orders.
• Oversees maintenance of all equipment and inventory fleet by internal mechanics or external repair facilities.
• Provides timely response through phone calls from internal and external customers and vendors.
• Ensures work is accurately documented related to equipment movement, repair and maintenance, operational costs, employee timesheets.
• Responsible for and ensuring DOT compliance and administration by properly maintaining DOT records, ensuring drivers maintain daily logs and time off is taken accordingly, and reviewing driving records for regulatory requirements.
• Ensures that all delivery and service vehicles are well maintained and clean.
• Oversees the organization and maintenance of their respective warehouse facility.
• Assists with inventory and fleet cycle counts and controls.
• Provides Blue Hat Operations with recommended job chargeable repair activities.
• Makes recommendations to Blue Hat Operations to ensure appropriate inventory levels and equipment readiness.
• Communicates and makes recommendations to Blue Hat Operations for fleet/inventory purchases and rotations.
• Proactively alerts management on issues involving policy, operating procedures, and legal issues related to Blue Hat Operations.
• Actively participates in the continuous improvement plan by identifying inefficiencies in the current process, suggesting solutions, and implementing improvements.
• Supports all aspects of the company’s safety culture and creates awareness by demonstrating commitment to an injury‑free environment through individual actions and mentoring others. Investigates safety incidents and retrains staff as needed.

Key Role Responsibilities - Additional Core

N/A

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Capable of operating a forklift or other distribution equipment.
• Ability to perform work accurately and completely.
• Ability to follow up on inquiries in a timely manner.
• Communication skills, verbal and written – Intermediate.
• Proficiency in MS Office – Intermediate.
• Basic understanding of internal equipment management tools.
• Demonstrated ability to identify common construction materials and equipment.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service through positive interaction with customers.
• Demonstrated knowledge of equipment rental operations including warehouse organization, storage of inventory/equipment, maintenance and repair, and order fulfillment process from start to finish.
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, internally and externally.

Education

• High School/GED or equivalent (Required).
• In lieu of the above requirements, relevant experience will be considered.

Experience

• 5+ years equipment operations experience (Required).
• Valid and unrestricted driver’s license required.
• Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds.
• May require periods of overnight travel.
• May be exposed to extreme conditions (hot or cold).
• Frequent Activity: Standing, Walking, Lifting, Climbing, Bending, Reaching above Shoulder, Pushing, Pulling, Sitting.
• Occasional activity: Sitting, Viewing Computer Screen.

Benefits Information

The benefits package aligned to this position is Professional Non‑Union. Please click the link below for more details.

JE Dunn Construction is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. JE Dunn Construction is a background screening, drug‑free workplace.

JE Dunn provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for a job, please submit your request to [e-mail].