Tank Shop Foreman

Depot Connect International; Troutdale (OR); On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) with generous employer match

Paid time off - 10 paid holidays

Health savings account

Flexible spending account

Job summary

Depot Connect International in Troutdale, OR is seeking a Shop Foreman to oversee daily ISO tank yard operations, ensure equipment readiness, and guide a hands-on crew. You will balance leadership, planning, and field work to move, inspect, store, and handle ISO tanks safely and efficiently.

The role coordinates with operations and maintenance, leading yard hands, enforcing standards, and driving safety. Monday–Friday, 8am–4pm;

Qualifications

• Experience in ISO tank operations, yard logistics, or related heavy equipment environment.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to assess equipment condition and operational risk.
• Familiarity with inspections, yard safety practices, and tank handling procedures.
• Experience leading crews or acting as a working lead/operator.
• Proficiency with operational software and reporting tools.
• Strong communication, prioritization, and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day yard operations for ISO tank storage, handling, inspection, and movement.
• Assign work, set priorities, and adjust plans based on operational needs and business demands.
• Serve as the first point of escalation for operational or equipment issues.
• Evaluate problems quickly and determine whether issues are mechanical, procedural, or operator-related.
• Maintain working knowledge of depot/yard software systems and operational workflows.
• Perform hands-on work as needed: equipment operation, minor mechanical troubleshooting, inspections, and support tasks.
• Conduct quality checks on completed work and enforce operational standards.
• Lead and develop ISO Tank Operators/Yard Hands through coaching, training, and performance guidance.
• Promote safe work practices and ensure compliance with company procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Communicate expectations clearly and consistently to the crew.
• Coordinate with operations, maintenance, and leadership on priorities and constraints.
• Plan ahead for equipment availability, workload shifts, and operational risks.
• Remain calm, rational, and decisive during operational disruptions.
• Proactively identify and address potential problems.
• Listen to crew input and leverage individual strengths.
• Build accountability without undermining morale.

Skills

ISO tank operations

Mechanical aptitude

Inspections & safety

Crew leadership

Software & reporting

Communication & decision-making

Job description

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Discover a career at Depot Connect International (DCI), a global leader in the Tank/ISO Tank Container Services and Tank Trailer Parts industry. We're more than just a service provider; we're a unified team combining the expertise of industry leaders Quala, Boasso Global, and PSC. Headquartered in Tampa, Florida, with over 160 locations worldwide, our team of over 3,500 employees excels in offering a multitude of mission-critical services.

Role Overview:

The Shop Foreman oversees daily ISO tank yard operations, equipment readiness, and crew performance while serving as the primary hands-on technical leader. This role balances leadership, operational decision-making, and direct field work to ensure safe, efficient movement, inspection, storage, and handling of ISO tanks. This position is at our Troutdale, OR location!

Address: 3601 NW Marine Drive, Lot B, Troutdale, OR. 97060

Shift: Monday-Friday 8am-4pm

Pay Range: $28-$34/hr based on experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead day-to-day yard operations for ISO tank storage, handling, inspection, and movement
• Assign work, set priorities, and adjust plans based on operational needs and business demands
• Serve as the first point of escalation for operational or equipment issues
• Evaluate problems quickly and determine whether issues are mechanical, procedural, or operator-related
• Maintain working knowledge of depot/yard software systems and operational workflows
• Perform hands-on work as needed: equipment operation, minor mechanical troubleshooting, inspections, and support tasks
• Conduct quality checks on completed work and enforce operational standards
• Lead and develop ISO Tank Operators/Yard Hands through coaching, training, and performance guidance
• Promote safe work practices and ensure compliance with company procedures and regulatory requirements
• Communicate expectations clearly and consistently to the crew
• Coordinate with operations, maintenance, and leadership on priorities and constraints
• Plan ahead for equipment availability, workload shifts, and operational risks
• Remain calm, rational, and decisive during operational disruptions
• Proactively identify and address potential problems
• Listen to crew input and leverage individual strengths
• Build accountability without undermining morale

Required Skills & Experience

• Experience in ISO tank operations, yard logistics, or related heavy equipment environment
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to assess equipment condition and operational risk
• Familiarity with inspections, yard safety practices, and tank handling procedures
• Experience leading crews or acting as a working lead/operator
• Proficiency with operational software and reporting tools
• Strong communication, prioritization, and decision-making skills

Preferred Skills:

• Welding or mechanical repair familiarity
• Prior supervisory or foreman experience
• Experience in tank storage, intermodal logistics, or chemical transport environments
• Medical, dental and vision Insurance
• 401(k) with generous employer match
• Paid time off, including 10 paid holidays
• Optional health savings account & flexible spending account