Shop Foreman 1

Gravity Power & Rental; Louisiana (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Gravity Power & Rental is seeking a Shop Foreman 1 to lead a team of mechanics and shop hands. The role emphasizes technical oversight, training, and efficient maintenance of Gravity-owned fleet.

You will supervise work quality, safety compliance, and on-call support to ensure timely service calls. Candidates should have hands-on experience with heavy equipment, be able to read schematics and owner manuals, and hold a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; some college preferred.
• Must be at least 21 years old and maintain insurability.
• Experience with detailed schematics, owner manuals, and product labels.
• Ownership of tools for complex and specialty repairs.
• Ability to operate and test heavy equipment.

Responsibilities

• Develops a consistent schedule for Mechanics and Shop Hands for preventive maintenance.
• Diagnoses and troubleshoots equipment including fuel, electrical, hydraulic, and propane systems.
• Audits documentation, timesheets, checklists, and repair orders promptly.
• Manages and orders parts for equipment; keeps work area clean and organized.
• Trains, develops, and mentors staff; conducts monthly safety trainings.
• On-call duties and adherence to safety policies.

Skills

Team leadership

Mentoring

Time management

Troubleshooting

Communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Some college preferred

Job description

Description

The Shop Foreman 1 is a master technician who utilizes mechanical expertise to support the needs of the branch in a professional, safe, and timely manner. The individual in this role is responsible for the training, development, and management of all Mechanics, appraising their performances, and utilizing the most cost-effective means for maintenance and repair of the Company’s rental and service equipment. The Shop Foreman also ensures all service calls are handled in a professional and precise manner at the highest standards of quality.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Works with ethics, honesty, values, and integrity. Provides a position of professionalism to others.
• Develops a consistent schedule for Mechanics and Shop Hands to perform preventative maintenance on all Gravity-owned fleet.
• Diagnoses and troubleshoots all equipment including fuel systems, electrical systems, hydraulic systems, and propane systems.
• Audits all required documentation, timesheets, checklists, receiving records, repair orders and maintenance logs in a timely manner.
• Manages and orders various parts for the equipment.
• Supervises the work area to ensure a clean and organized workspace.
• Trains, develops, and mentors all Mechanics and Shop Hands.
• Completes all monthly safety and equipment-related trainings.
• Answers Company-issued cell phone during on call hours, in accordance with Company and safety policies.
• Any other duty, responsibility or task as assigned by the supervisor.

Behaviors

Required

Team Player

: Works well as a member of a group

Detail Oriented

: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Loyal

: Shows firm and constant support to a cause

Dedicated

: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Leader

: Inspires teammates to follow them

Experience

Required

High School or GED equivalent, some college preferred.

Must be at least 21 years of age and able to maintain insurability with Company insurance.

Expertise with detailed technical schematics, owner manuals, and product warning labels.

Ownership of all tools necessary to complete complex and specialty repairs on equipment.

Ability to operate and test equipment such as boom lifts, forklifts, compressors, portable and stationary generators, hydraulics, pumps and assorted tools and heavy equipment.

Ability to lift 50+ pounds required.

Strong time management and leadership skills.

Ability to read, write, and speak English to the extent they understand verbal and written instructions in English.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Driver's License

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