Foreman I - Fleet Services

Colonial Group; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group in Temple, TX seeks a Foreman I to lead and optimize automotive and equipment repairs for the city fleet. You will guide a shop crew, ensure accurate diagnostics, and supervise quality workmanship.

You’ll coordinate warranty and vendor repairs, oversee inspections and safety compliance, and act as a liaison across departments while developing staff and meeting performance targets. The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, efficiency, customer service, and keeping vehicles in

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Three (3) years of experience in maintenance and repair of automotive, small equipment, trucks up to Class 8, diesel engines, and/or mechanical shop equipment.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Must furnish own hand tools and toolbox.

Responsibilities

• Leads, guides and develops a crew of up to eight technicians in automotive and equipment repairs; ensures proper diagnosis, servicing, and repair of mechanical defects in equipment used for construction, ground maintenance, and automotive applications.
• Serves as the primary customer service representative for the assigned shop, coordinates with departments.
• Oversees equipment maintenance and repair procedures, provides guidance on modifications and replacements.
• Diagnoses mechanical issues and performs complex repairs on city cars, trucks, and heavy equipment alongside the team.
• Ensures the accuracy and completion of equipment inspections, reviews recommended parts, and orders parts and supplies for work orders as required.
• Coordinates external warranty and vendor repair work.
• Reviews work orders, consumption reports, and demand forecasts to estimate peak delivery periods and issues work assignments to ensure productivity goals.
• Performs quality-control inspections of completed repairs; ensures safety and suitability before returning vehicles to service.
• Drives continuous improvement initiatives to optimize shop operations, reduce turnaround times, and enhance customer service quality.
• Ensures technicians complete required training and maintain professional certifications and compliance.
• Inspects and audits operational areas for strict adherence to safety standards and guidelines.
• Oversees work order system, including opening, closing, and updating electronic record systems.
• Trains technicians in preventative maintenance and intermediate repairs across a diverse range of vehicles and equipment.
• Evaluates assigned technicians’ performance; provides recommendations to Operations Manager for hiring, discipline, and termination.
• Monitors expenditures to ensure alignment with approved department budgets.
• Serves as 24-hour primary on-call personnel as part of an emergency rotation.
• Follows City policies, procedures, and safety guidelines.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Diagnostics & repairs

Maintenance management

Safety compliance

Training & development

Performance evaluation

Budgeting & scheduling

Customer service liaison

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Summary

The Foreman I, under the general supervision of the Operations Manager, works as a technician in a leadership capacity, directs and optimizes technical staff operations for the maintenance and repair of city vehicle and equipment. Serves as departmental liaison, coordinates warranty/sublet work and oversees personnel actions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Leads, guides and develops and a crew of up to eight technicians in automotive and equipment repairs; ensures proper diagnosis, servicing, and repair of mechanical defects in equipment used for construction, ground maintenance, and automotive applications
• Serves as the primary customer service representative for the assigned shop, coordinates with departments
• Oversees equipment maintenance and repair procedures, provides guidance on modifications and replacements
• Diagnoses mechanical issues and performs complex repairs on city cars, trucks, and heavy equipment alongside the team
• Ensures the accuracy and completion of equipment inspections, reviews recommended parts, and orders parts and supplies for work orders as required
• Coordinates external warranty and vendor repair work
• Reviews of work orders, consumption reports, and demand forecasts to estimate peak delivery periods and issues work assignments to ensure targeted productivity goals and standards are met or exceeded
• Performs quality-control inspections of completed repairs; ensures safety and suitability before returning vehicles to service
• Drives continuous improvement initiatives to optimize shop operations, reduce turnaround times, and enhance customer service quality
• Ensures technicians complete required training and maintain professional certifications and compliance
• Inspects and audits operational areas for strict adherence to safety standards and guidelines
• Oversees work order system, including opening, closing, and updating electronic record systems
• Trains technicians in preventative maintenance and intermediate repairs across a diverse range of vehicles and equipment
• Evaluates assigned technicians’ performance; provides recommendations to Operations Manager for hiring, discipline, and termination
• Monitors expenditures to ensure alignment with approved department budgets
• Serves as 24-hour primary on-call personnel as part of an emergency rotation
• Follows City policies, procedures, and safety guidelines
• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Three (3) years of experience in maintenance and repair of automotive, small equipment, trucks up to Class 8, diesel engines, and/or mechanical shop equipment
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Must furnish own hand tools and toolbox

Certification and License Requirements

• Valid driver’s license
• EPA Section 609 Certification

Preferred Qualifications

• Master ASE
• Emergency Vehicle (EVT) Certifications
• Experience in a shop supervisory role
• CNG Technician Certification
• CNG Inspector Certification