Senior Heavy Equipment Shop Foreman

Hi-Way Paving Inc; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Career growth

Safety training

Family-owned culture

Job summary

Hi-Way Paving, Inc. is seeking an experienced Heavy Equipment Shop Foreman in Charlotte, NC to oversee daily maintenance and repair operations at the company’s busy shop.

You’ll supervise technicians, prioritize work, and coordinate parts and external services to keep equipment safe, reliable, and on schedule. The role requires strong diesel, hydraulic, electrical, and powertrain knowledge, plus leadership and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; diesel-mechanics training preferred.
• 5+ years of experience repairing and maintaining heavy construction, agricultural, mining, or industrial equipment.
• Prior supervisory or lead mechanic experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of diesel engines, hydraulics, electrical systems, powertrains, and heavy equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret service manuals, schematics, and diagnostic information.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• Experience with computerized maintenance-management or work-order systems preferred.
• Ability to prioritize multiple repairs and meet deadlines.
• Ability to operate or safely work around heavy equipment.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, schedule, and coordinate daily work for shop technicians and mechanics.
• Assign repairs and maintenance based on technician skills, workload, and priorities.
• Diagnose and assist with complex mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and diesel equipment issues.
• Perform quality control inspections on repairs and ensure equipment is safe and ready for service.
• Monitor preventive maintenance schedules and ensure timely service.
• Review work orders, estimate labor and parts, and track repair progress.
• Coordinate parts, tools, vendors, and specialized repair services.
• Maintain service records, inspection reports, and repair documentation.
• Communicate equipment status and timelines to management and field operations.
• Train, coach, and mentor technicians; promote accountability and teamwork.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe shop environment.
• Help control labor, parts, and repair costs; minimize downtime.
• Support emergency and field-service repairs as needed.

Skills

Diesel engines

Hydraulics

Electrical systems

Powertrains

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Diagnostics and manuals

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Diesel-mechanics training

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Hi-Way Paving, Inc. is seeking an experienced Heavy Equipment Shop Foreman in Charlotte, NC to oversee daily maintenance and repair operations at the company’s busy shop.

You’ll supervise technicians, prioritize work, and coordinate parts and external services to keep equipment safe, reliable, and on schedule. The role requires strong diesel, hydraulic, electrical, and powertrain knowledge, plus leadership and problem-solving skills.