The primary objective of the Shop Foreman is to service and maintain the company equipment, vehicles and to make sure we have the appropriate inventory to take care of our customer’s needs. They will also take care of any customer that is dropping off or picking up equipment at the branch by providing industries best customer service. Is responsible for ensuring the equipment is serviced by following manufacturers specifications. All equipment must be in working order and be to of the company’s highest standards before leaving the branch. They are responsible for the day to day operations of the shop and yard. From time to time they will also help with deliveries and pickups.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Follow all safety rules and regulations.
- Ensure compliance with all PPE (personal protection equipment) requirements in the shop, and yard.
- Ensure that all equipment is maintained to the manufacturer recommendations.
- Ensure that all decals and warning labels on all equipment are clearly legible.
- Make sure we have enough equipment for rent at all times. This should be done daily. Examples: Sandbags, all barricades, vertical panels, sign plates, signs, stands, stickers, sheeting, lights, drums, arrow boards, message boards, PTS boards, etc…
- You will be responsible for making sure all arrow boards, message boards, PTS boards, etc.. are serviced when returned at all times. In addition recording what was done on maintenance logs.
- Make sure all equipment is serviced and maintained daily. Wash, repair, organize, etc..
- Responsible to make sure the yard is organized daily.
- Report to the Manager all inventories that we need to order to make sure we have enough.
- Responsible for filling out the proper paperwork with a customer drops off or picks up equipment.
- Responsible for filling out and maintaining the proper paperwork/reports daily.
- Report to Manager every morning to see what projects take priority.
- You are in charge of the shop, please delegate the jobs to the people that are working in the shop. Make sure everyone in the shop stays busy at all times.
- You are responsible for keeping the yard and shop clean at all times. House keeping is a must every day.
- Make sure all rental equipment is clean and put in the proper place.
- Help drivers load and unload, if needed.
- Forklift will only be used for loading and unloading. Fill out a service report daily when using the forklift.
- Load and unload ALL customers in a friendly and timely manner (ASAP). It is your responsibility to check outside for customers at all times.
- Help in all departments as needed.
- Turn in all paperwork to Dispatcher at the end of every day.
- Make sure your branch radio is always on in the yard so dispatch can contact you for your assistance.
- Adhere to all Company Policies and Procedures.
- All other duties as assigned.