Mechanics Shop Foreman

Ondrick Materials & Recycling, LLC; Chicopee (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ondrick Materials & Recycling, LLC in Chicopee, MA seeks a hands-on Mechanics Shop Foreman to oversee daily maintenance, diagnose complex issues, and mentor technicians. You will coordinate workflows, prioritize jobs, and ensure safe, on-time completions for heavy equipment and trucks.

Requirements include 5+ years as a heavy diesel mechanic with 2+ years in a lead role, CMMS proficiency, and a clean driving record.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of heavy diesel mechanic experience across engines, hydraulics, electrical, and driveline.
• 2+ years in a lead or foreman capacity, coaching techs and closing work orders.
• Proficiency with scan tools, service literature, schematics, and CMMS.
• Ability to read technical drawings and OEM repair procedures.
• Valid driver's license with clean MVR and ability to pass screening.
• Microsoft Office knowledge: Excel, Word, Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Perform and direct heavy diesel diagnostics, repairs, and rebuilds.
• Support floor mechanics with triage, troubleshooting, and repair strategy.
• Maintain yellow iron equipment and support vehicles; ensure quality work.
• Verify repair quality via road-test and functional test; ensure accurate records.
• Execute PM schedules; drive root-cause analysis for repeats.
• Maintain tool control, shop housekeeping, and safety procedures.
• Assign technicians to work orders based on skills and parts availability.
• Train mechanics on diagnostics, repair practices, and documentation.
• Monitor labor utilization and productivity; balance urgent vs planned work.
• Act as lead in absence of Maintenance Manager; approve completions.
• Update work orders in CMMS; record labor, parts, and notes.
• Maintain service records, inspection logs, and compliance files.

Skills

Heavy diesel mechanics

Diagnostics expertise

Lead foreman experience

CMMS proficiency

Safety compliance

OSHA knowledge

MS Office

Education

ASE or OEM certifications

CDL-B

Tools

Scan tools

OEM service literature

Schematics

CMMS

Job description

Position Description

The Mechanics Shop Foreman is a hands-on leader who oversees day-to-day maintenance and repair activities in the shop, supports floor mechanics with current jobs, performs complex diagnostics and repairs, and ensures work orders are completed safely, on time, and to quality standards. Yellow iron (heavy construction equipment) experience is preferred. In the absence of the Maintenance Manager, the Foreman is responsible for coordinating workflows, prioritizing jobs, and ensuring timely completions.

Position Requirements

Key Responsibilities

Technical & Operational

• Perform and direct heavy diesel diagnostics, repairs, and rebuilds (engines, transmissions, hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical, cooling systems).
• Support floor mechanics on active jobs: triage, troubleshooting, test procedures, and repair strategy.
• Assist with maintenance of yellow iron (e.g., loaders, excavators, dozers, graders), trucks, trailers, and support equipment.
• Verify repair quality: road-test/functional-test equipment, and ensure documentation accuracy.
• Execute PM schedules and corrective work; monitor repeat failures and help drive root-cause analysis.
• Maintain tool control, shop housekeeping , and safe equipment staging; enforce lockout/tagout and other safety procedures.
• Assign technicians to work orders based on skills, priority, and parts availability.
• Train and mentor mechanics on diagnostic workflows, proper repair practices, and documentation.
• Monitor labor utilization and productivity; balance urgent repairs with planned PM tasks.
• Serve as acting lead when the Maintenance Manager is away—set priorities, approve job completions, and elevate issues.
• Review and update work orders in the company CMMS; record labor time, parts, and notes.
• Maintain service records, inspection logs, and compliance files (e.g., DOT inspections, emissions, and equipment safety checks).
• Prepare next-day work plans; communicate parts backorders and vendor ETAs.
• Assist with purchasing requests, quotes, and vendor follow-up.
• Support onboarding of new mechanics; maintain training records and skill matrices.

Safety & Compliance

• Model safe work practices; ensure adherence to OSHA, DOT, and company policies.
• Conduct/participate in safety meetings, toolbox talks, and incident reviews; implement corrective actions.
• Ensure PPE use, machine guarding, and proper handling/disposal of oils, coolants, and hazardous materials.

Qualifications

Required

• 5+ years of heavy diesel mechanic experience with strong diagnostics across engines, hydraulics, electrical, and driveline systems.
• Demonstrated experience with construction “yellow iron” equipment (preferred).
• 2+ years in a lead or foreman capacity (assigning work, coaching techs, closing work orders).
• Proficiency with scan tools, service literature, schematics, and CMMS/work-order systems.
• Ability to read technical drawings, torque specs, and apply OEM repair procedures.
• Microsoft Office knowledge, Excel, Word, Outlook,
• Valid driver’s license; clean MVR; ability to pass pre-employment screening.

Preferred

• ASE or OEM certifications (diesel, electrical, hydraulics); CDL-B; forklift certification.
• Aid with coordinating warranty work with equipment dealers/OEMs.

Work Conditions

• Environment: Shop-based with periodic field support. Exposure to noise, fumes, oils, coolants, and moving equipment.
• Physical Demands: Frequent standing, bending, kneeling, climbing, and working in confined spaces; lift/push/pull up to 75 lbs; manual and power-tool use.
• Schedule: Full-time; primarily day shift with occasional extended hours, evenings, or weekends for breakdowns or project deadlines.
• PPE: Safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, steel-toe boots; respiratory protection as tasks require.
• Travel: Minimal, limited to local sites for field repairs and vendor trips.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ted Ondrick Materials Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.