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Position Title: Mechanics Shop ForemanLocation: Chicopee, MAPay Range: $40.00 - $45.00Salary Interval: Full Time HourlyApplication InstructionsAcknowledgment of Receipt:You will receive a confirmation email within the next 24 hours verifying that we have received your application. If you do not receive this confirmation, please check your spam or junk folder, or contact our office for assistance.Additional Information:Should we need any additional details or clarification regarding your application, our team will reach out to you directly via email or phone.Interview Scheduling:If your application progresses to the next stage, you will be invited for an interview. Please monitor your email for an invitation with scheduling options and further instructions.Status Updates:We will notify you via email regarding important updates and decisions.Questions or Assistance:If you have any questions or require assistance at any point during the application process, please do not hesitate to contact our team at .We are committed to making your application experience as clear and user-friendly as possible. Thank you again for your interest, and we look forward to reviewing your materials.Position DescriptionThe Mechanics Shop Foreman is a hands-on leader who oversees day-to-day maintenance and repair activities in the shop, supports floor mechanics with current jobs, performs complex diagnostics and repairs, and ensures work orders are completed safely, on time, and to quality standards. Yellow iron (heavy construction equipment) experience is preferred. In the absence of the Maintenance Manager, the Foreman is responsible for coordinating workflows, prioritizing jobs, and ensuring timely completions.Position RequirementsKey ResponsibilitiesTechnical & OperationalPerform and direct heavy diesel diagnostics, repairs, and rebuilds (engines, transmissions, hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical, cooling systems).Support floor mechanics on active jobs: triage, troubleshooting, test procedures, and repair strategy.Assist with maintenance of yellow iron (e.g., loaders, excavators, dozers, graders), trucks, trailers, and support equipment.Verify repair quality: road-test/functional-test equipment, and ensure documentation accuracy.Execute PM schedules and corrective work; monitor repeat failures and help drive root-cause analysis.Maintain tool control, shop housekeeping , and safe equipment staging; enforce lockout/tagout and other safety procedures.Planning, Leadership & People ManagementAssign technicians to work orders based on skills, priority, and parts availability.Train and mentor mechanics on diagnostic workflows, proper repair practices, and documentation.Monitor labor utilization and productivity; balance urgent repairs with planned PM tasks.Serve as acting lead when the Maintenance Manager is away-set priorities, approve job completions, and escalate issues.Administrative (2-4 hours per day)Review and update work orders in the company CMMS; record labor time, parts, and notes.Maintain service records, inspection logs, and compliance files (e.g., DOT inspections, emissions, and equipment safety checks).Prepare next-day work plans; communicate parts backorders and vendor ETAs.Assist with purchasing requests, quotes, and vendor follow-up.Support onboarding of new mechanics; maintain training records and skill matrices.Safety & ComplianceModel safe work practices; ensure adherence to OSHA, DOT, and company policies.Conduct/participate in safety meetings, toolbox talks, and incident reviews; implement corrective actions.Ensure PPE use, machine guarding, and proper handling/disposal of oils, coolants, and hazardous materials.QualificationsRequired5+ years of heavy diesel mechanic experience with strong diagnostics across engines, hydraulics, electrical, and driveline systems.Demonstrated experience with construction "yellow iron" equipment (preferred).2+ years in a lead or foreman capacity (assigning work, coaching techs, closing work orders).Pr