Lead Mechanic & Shop Foreman - Hands-On Leader

Tidy Services; Salem (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance & 401k with employer-m1

Weekly cell phone reimbursement

Job summary

The Shop Foreman at Tidy Services leads the maintenance shop, directing mechanic workflow and repair priorities while continuing hands-on maintenance on cars, trucks, and off‑road equipment. This role coaches technicians, ensures safe and efficient repairs, and reports to the Fleet Manager to keep operations moving smoothly.

As a working foreman, you will diagnose and repair as needed, support daily shop activities, and maintain high standards of safety, quality, and productivity for the fleet.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Heavy‑duty truck technical training or at least two years of related mechanical experience.
• Ability to diagnose and repair trucks, vehicles, and off‑road equipment.
• Current Virginia State Safety Inspector certification.
• Current and valid CDL preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct the daily work of mechanics and technicians.
• Assign repair and preventive-maintenance work based on fleet needs and priorities.
• Prioritize and sequence repairs to return vehicles and equipment to service.
• Provide hands-on technical support, troubleshooting, coaching, and training to mechanics.
• Monitor work in progress and address delays, performance issues, and workflow problems.
• Communicate major equipment failures, repair delays, staffing concerns, and parts constraints to the Fleet Manager.

Skills

Leadership

Diagnostics

Coaching technicians

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Job description

The Shop Foreman at Tidy Services leads the maintenance shop, directing mechanic workflow and repair priorities while continuing hands-on maintenance on cars, trucks, and off‑road equipment. This role coaches technicians, ensures safe and efficient repairs, and reports to the Fleet Manager to keep operations moving smoothly.

As a working foreman, you will diagnose and repair as needed, support daily shop activities, and maintain high standards of safety, quality, and productivity for the fleet.