Lead Heavy Equipment Shop Foreman

Sargent; Maine, United States, Northern America, Americas; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Employee assistance program

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Vision insurance

Job summary

Sargent is seeking an experienced Shop Foreman to lead our Stillwater, ME maintenance shop. This hands-on leadership role directs a team of mechanics, manages preventive maintenance, and ensures reliable, well-maintained equipment for field crews.

You will report to the Equipment Superintendent – North and collaborate with Field Maintenance Foreman, Parts, and OEM/dealer partners to minimize downtime and maximize fleet productivity.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a heavy equipment or diesel mechanic.
• 3+ years in a lead mechanic, foreman, or supervisory role.
• Valid driver's license; ability to safely operate the equipment serviced by the shop as needed.
• Comfort reading technical/service manuals, wiring diagrams, and hydraulic schematics.

Responsibilities

• Assign and direct the daily work of shop mechanics based on repair priorities and skill sets.
• Set and manage the shop's preventive maintenance schedule to minimize downtime.
• Inspect completed repair work for quality, safety, and compliance.
• Train and mentor mechanics, building the shop’s bench strength and technical capability over time.
• Weigh in on hiring and performance decisions for shop mechanics, alongside the Equipment Superintendent – North.
• Coordinate with the Field Maintenance Foreman – North on jobs that cross between shop and field repair work.
• Maintain detailed repair records, equipment service histories and downtime tracking; report shop performance.
• Coordinate parts and work orders with the Parts team to avoid delays.
• Work with OEM and dealer service reps on warranty work and major repairs beyond shop capability.
• Enforce shop safety practices and OSHA/DOT compliance; keep the shop safe and organized.
• Communicate shop capacity and repair timelines to support planning.

Skills

Heavy equipment mechanic

Lead/supervisor

Diesel engine systems

Hydraulic systems

Electrical systems

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Sargent is seeking an experienced Shop Foreman to lead our Stillwater, ME maintenance shop. This hands-on leadership role directs a team of mechanics, manages preventive maintenance, and ensures reliable, well-maintained equipment for field crews.

You will report to the Equipment Superintendent – North and collaborate with Field Maintenance Foreman, Parts, and OEM/dealer partners to minimize downtime and maximize fleet productivity.