Shop Foreman

North Central Utility, Inc.; City of Pewaukee (WI); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Profit sharing

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

FSA

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Training opportunities

Tool allowances

Monthly commissions

Job summary

North Central Utility, Inc. is seeking a self-motivated Shop Foreman to lead a hands-on shop team in Wisconsin. This role emphasizes billable time, with 95% of work spent on billable tasks and a focus on trailer service, repairs, and DOT compliance.

The successful candidate will bring strong mechanical skills, leadership, and familiarity with welding, fabrication, and equipment operation. Competitive hourly pay, benefits, and growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
• Previous experience required.
• Leadership experience preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Forklift experience preferred.
• Welding or fabrication experience preferred.
• Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job.
• Driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Assume Service Manager’s responsibilities when the Service Manager is absent, ensuring uninterrupted shop operations.
• Inspect, troubleshoot and repair semi-trailers.
• Perform all aspects of trailer body and wreck repairs.
• Diagnose repairs and advise on corrective actions.
• Diagnose and repair air and electrical systems.
• Perform preventative maintenance.
• Conduct quality control inspections of repairs.
• Conduct daily equipment and vehicle inspections for safety and operation.
• Perform welding (aluminum, mild steel, stainless).
• Fabricate or modify trailer body parts.
• Maintain time records for repairs and modifications.
• Certified to conduct DOT inspections.
• Adhere to DOT requirements and regulations.
• All work processes documented electronically.
• Operate forklift and scissor lift.
• Follow repair and safety best practices.
• Maintain company quality standards and safe environment.
• Promote PPE usage and safety guidelines.
• Prepare for shift start and assist coworkers as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Mechanical aptitude

Forklift experience

Welding/fabrication

Microsoft Office

Physical demands

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

North Central Utility (NCU), the second-largest Utility Trailer dealer in the US, is looking for a self-motivated and results-driven Shop Foreman to join our dynamic team. This is a hands-on working Foreman position, with the expectation that 95% of work time will be billable.

Wage & Benefits

• $30-$40/hour based on experience
• Monthly performance-based commissions
• 401(k) with company match & profit sharing
• Health, Dental, Vision, Life and Short-term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts – FSA Section 125 program
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays (8.5 days)
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Annual safety shoe and tool allowances

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Assume Service Manager’s responsibilities when the Service Manager is absent, ensuring uninterrupted shop operations
• Inspect, troubleshoot and perform a variety of repairs on semi-trailers
• Perform all aspects of trailer body & wreck repairs
• Diagnose and make recommendations to manager on repairs as required
• Air and electrical system diagnostics and repair
• Preventative maintenance
• Conduct quality control inspections of repairs as needed to ensure work meets company and customer standards
• Conduct daily equipment and vehicle inspections as needed to identify and address safety, maintenance, or operational concerns
• Perform all types of welding (i.e. - aluminum, mild steel, and stainless steel)
• Fabricate or modify trailer body parts
• Maintain allocated time on all repairs and modifications
• Certified to conduct DOT inspections
• Perform job assignments in accordance with DOT requirements, government laws, regulations, and ordinances
• All work processes will be electronically documented in the system
• Operate a forklift
• Operate a scissor lift
• Follow company repair and safety best practices
• Maintain established company quality standards
• Maintain and promote a safe work environment
• Use and promote PPE and the use of safety equipment
• Prepared and ready to work at the start of each shift
• Helpful and considerate to co-workers and customers
• Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and rules of conduct
• Maintain a clean and safe work area at all times
• Assist other technicians as needed

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred
• Previous experience required
• Leadership experience preferred
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Forklift experience preferred
• Welding or fabrication experience preferred
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), technology, and computer proficiency
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position
• Driver's License

Job Type

Full-time

Schedule

• Day shift, Mon-Fri (no weekends)

Supervisory Responsibilities

Yes

This position is a safety-sensitive position, requiring pre-employment and post-accident drug testing.

North Central Utility (NCU) is one of the largest semi-trailer dealerships in the nation and the largest in the North Central region with 10 locations throughout Wisconsin, Minnesota and North Dakota. We are a family-owned and operated company with 2 nd and 3 rd generations taking the reins of leadership.

NCU offers reefers, dry vans, and flatbed trailers from Utility Trailer Manufacturing at all locations and vocational trailers from MAC Trailers in Wisconsin - we sell new and used semi-trailers. With Moore Space, we offer temporary storage container solutions as well.

Our service department offers everything from routine maintenance, certified DOT inspections, to precision laser alignment, as well as complete wreck repair for trailers of all makes and models. With the addition of Cargobull reefer units to the Utility portfolio, NCU is expanding our Transport Refrigeration Unit (TRU) and mobile service capabilities.

Our parts department has an extensive inventory of Heavy-Duty Truck/Tractor and Trailer parts. With our extensive product offerings, expert service capabilities, and geographic reach, we ensure we are a “One-Stop Shop” for truck and semi-trailer parts.