Mechanic Foreman – Shop

Hattiesburg Water Plant; Hattiesburg (MS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Hattiesburg Water Plant is seeking a Mechanic Foreman to supervise preventive maintenance of City equipment. The role requires occasional night hours, on-call duties, and indoor/outdoor work. You will oversee a shop, assign tasks, and coordinate with department heads.

The position emphasizes safety, proper vehicle repair, and accurate record-keeping, with a $25.96/hour rate and a strong focus on team leadership within Public Works Shop.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or higher is required.
• Ability to use hand tools safely and effectively.
• Knowledge of work hazards and safety precautions.
• Good communication and listening skills.
• Ability to follow instructions and work with others.
• Knowledge of gasoline and diesel engines.
• Ability to diagnose and assist with vehicle repairs.

Responsibilities

• Work with equipment safety, running shop, and decisions within time restraints.
• Operate and service City equipment and ensure jobs are completed.
• Lead a team, assign tasks, track progress and records.
• Order parts and write requisitions for parts needed.
• Repair City vehicles, tractors, trucks, mowers, etc.
• Do oil, air, fuel, transmission work and periodic hydraulic work.
• Communicate with officials and other City employees in writing and verbally.
• Adhere to OSHA standards and safety regulations.
• Handle multiple tasks with interruptions and reprise duties as needed.

Skills

Hand tools

Safety knowledge

Communication

Following instructions

Gasoline & diesel engines

Diagnostics

Driver’s license

Education

High School Diploma, G.E.D. or better

Job description

Nature Of Work The Shop Foreman is responsible for preventive maintenance on all City equipment. The incumbent is supervised daily and indirectly supervises other full-time employees. This incumbent occasionally works night and occasionally works more than regularly scheduled hours. The incumbent is occasionally on call and never does shift work; 70% of the work is indoors while the remaining 30% of the work is outdoors. The incumbent has accountability for safety and legal issues related to the work for which this position is responsible and other duties as assigned. Regularly communicates shop needs and progress to department heads.

Position: Mechanic Foreman

Department: Public Works

Division: Shop

Rate of Pay: $25.96 / hour

Nature Of Work The Shop Foreman is responsible for preventive maintenance on all City equipment. The incumbent is supervised daily and indirectly supervises other full-time employees. This incumbent occasionally works night and occasionally works more than regularly scheduled hours. The incumbent is occasionally on call and never does shift work; 70% of the work is indoors while the remaining 30% of the work is outdoors. The incumbent has accountability for safety and legal issues related to the work for which this position is responsible and other duties as assigned. Regularly communicates shop needs and progress to department heads.

Essential Functions

• Work with equipment safety, running shop, and making decisions within specified time restraints.
• Operate and work on all City equipment making sure all vehicles are checked and job is completed.
• Work as a team member with other employees, assign jobs, make sure job gets done and keep records of all work done.
• Make sure parts are ordered, write requisition for parts ordered.
• Repair all City vehicles, all tractors, trucks, mowers, etc.
• Do oil, air, fuel, transmission work, a great deal of hydraulic work, and do tune ups once or twice a year.
• Communicate effectively with elected officials, other City employees, etc. both oral and written.
• OSHA Federal and State standards and regulations concerning employee safety.
• Mathematical skills including addition, subtraction, division and multiplication. Read electrical schematics.
• Handle multiple tasks simultaneously with frequent interruptions.
• Performs related work as requested or required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, G.E.D. or better required
• Ability to use hand tools
• Knowledge of work hazards and safety precautions
• Good communication skills
• Ability to follow instructions
• Knowledge of gasoline and diesel engines
• Ability to diagnose, monitor and assist, if necessary, other workers in the repair of all vehicles
• Must have and maintain a valid Mississippi Driver’s License