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Shop Foreman / Mechanic Job Description
Department: Construction
Reports To: General Superintendent
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Position Summary
- Responsible for maintaining the company fleet, shop, and yard; performing gasoline and diesel repairs; coordinating equipment movement, utilization, rentals, and DOT compliance; and ensuring equipment is safe, compliant, and available for field operations.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Diagnose, repair, and perform preventive maintenance on heavy equipment, diesel/gasoline trucks, trailers, and small engines.
- Perform oil changes, brakes, hydraulics, electrical, suspension, tire, engine, and welding/fabrication repairs as needed.
- Coordinate annual DOT inspections and maintain compliance documentation.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe shop and equipment yard.
- Order and manage parts, tools, and shop inventory.
- Track equipment utilization, maintenance intervals, and repair history.
- Coordinate transportation of equipment, materials, and vehicles between job sites, vendors, and the shop.
- Coordinate equipment rentals including scheduling, delivery, return, inspections, and vendor relationships.
- Recommend equipment replacement, repair strategies, and fleet improvements.
- Train and mentor shop personnel as assigned.
- Maintain OSHA, DOT, and company safety compliance.
- Some travel can be expected.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED.
- 5+ years of diesel/gasoline mechanical experience.
- Experience with heavy construction equipment and commercial vehicles.
- Valid driver's license and clean driving required; CDL preferred or ability to obtain CDL within reasonable timeframe.
- ASE, diesel certifications, DOT inspection certification, and welding experience preferred.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Strong mechanical troubleshooting and diagnostic abilities.
- Knowledge of hydraulics, diesel engines, electrical systems, and fleet maintenance.
- Excellent organization, communication, and time management skills.
- Ability to work independently and prioritize multiple projects.
Physical Requirements
- Lift up to 75 pounds.
- Work indoors and outdoors in varying weather.
- Operate heavy equipment, forklifts, lifts, and shop equipment.
- Occasional overtime and weekends.
Performance Expectations
- High equipment uptime.
- Successful DOT compliance.
- Effective equipment utilization.
- Well-organized shop and yard.
- Cost-effective equipment rental management.
Mission:
From Concept to Completion, Roers Is Building Success & Stronger Communities.
Core Values
To help build success, Roers team members must embrace and live out our Core Values:
- Respect- Do the Right Thing.
- Community- Give Back and Give Often.
- Experience- Providing Premier Experience.
- Expertise - Keep Learning.
- Partnership- Trust that Long Term Relationships Matter.
- Opportunity – Believe that Possibilities are Endless.
Our Story
Roers is “building success and stronger communities.” With over 50 years of success, Roers is a family-owned company specializing in Development, Construction, Property Management and Real Estate.
Jim Roers founded Roers Construction in 1976 as a general contractor. After many years of experience and satisfied customers, the company discovered an increasing demand for design-build services, and Roers Development was formed. Roers Property Management and Roers Real Estate were created as Roers’ portfolio of commercial and multi-family residential owned properties grew and the need for experienced real estate experts in the market was increasing. Roers provides services throughout the region and has offices in the Fargo, Bismarck, and Dickinson communities.
At Roers, we look at every project or interaction with a client, resident, or community member as an opportunity. We understand one key to our success is high performing team members. We look forward to continuing to “build success and stronger communities” in years to come.
Learn more about Roers:
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Roers is a drug free and equal employment opportunity employer and offers competitive wages and benefits including health, dental and vision insurance as well as PTO, 401K, paid holidays, and other benefits.
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