Service Shop Foreman

Position Summary:

The Shop Foreman plays a vital role in supervising and overseeing all repairs along with maintaining and repairing specialized emergency vehicles, including fire trucks, ambulances, tankers, and electric units. This position involves a wide range of technical skills—from basic maintenance like oil changes and PM services, to complex tasks such as pump and manifold rebuilds, aerial ladder inspections, hydraulic diagnostics, and electrical troubleshooting. The technician must be adept at diagnosing issues across systems including engines, lighting, pressure governors, and interlocks, and must be knowledgeable about NFPA 1900 standards. Whether adjusting ladder cables or servicing generators, the technician ensures these life-saving vehicles operate safely, efficiently, and in compliance with all regulatory requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Work on all aspects of fire apparatus (Ambulances, Tankers, Electric vehicles) From changing light bulbs to rebuilding a pump
• Pump rebuilds, manifold rebuilds
• Disassembly for tank repairs 
• Troubleshoot electrical systems (pump, lighting, pressure governors, engine code troubleshooting, diagnostic programing)
• Able to do oil changes, transmission services, AB and C PMS, Troubleshoot generators
• Ariels and ladder testing and rebuilds
• Adjust cables for extension on ladders
• Cleaning and lubing arial ladders
• Troubleshooting jack leg and interlock issues
• Fully aware of all hydraulic components on arial ladders
• Know when extension and retraction cables are good and bad, as well as hydraulic hoses
• NFDA 1900 requirements must be well known
• Supervise Technicians & oversee all repairs
• Inspect & complete repairs/ quality check
• Manage shop operations
• Enforce safety procedures
• Communicating with officers & customers on work status
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications: 

• High school diploma or GED
• Heavy truck experience
• Firetruck experience preferred
• Read schematics
• Cummins, Detroit, Allison, ESKEY, and VMUX systems knowledge
• Ability to do brake jobs
• Ability to do oil changes, and transmission jobs
• Ability to drive forklifts

Company Conformance Statement: Every employee, in addition to fulfilling the duties and responsibilities of his or her position, is expected to: 

• Be safe, avoid injury and promote, through positive actions, a safe work environment 
• Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision 
• Interact professionally with other employees, customers and suppliers 
• Embrace our continuous improvement program and training, both onsite and offsite 
• Maintain the confidentiality and privacy of all Company proprietary and confidential information 
• Show willingness to work with new technology 
• Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments 
• Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations 
• Demonstrate regular attendance and punctuality in accordance with Company policies 
• Interact well and cooperatively with other employees 

Adhere to the Company’s EEO policy and Affirmative Action commitments 

Additional Requirements:

• Offers schooling for pumps after 90 days if possible
• Hard hats required under trucks
• Wear shorts or pants
• Steel toed boots
• Wear uniforms if paid for
• Wear safety glasses and gloves as provided

Work Environment:

• Lots of work outside in direct sunlight for ariel ladder work
• Work is also done in garage bays
• Work in inclement weather
• Noise level can be quite loud