SHOP FOREMAN

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Under the general direction of the Public Works Operations Manager and the direct supervision of the Fleet Manager, this position oversees all maintenance and repair operations for City vehicles and equipment. The role supervises and supports mechanics at all levels, provides hands‑on assistance with services and repairs as needed, coordinates and maintains the shop schedule, and ensures high‑quality, efficient completion of all work.

• Supervises staff assigned.

• Manage day‑to‑day fleet operations including maintaining a shop schedule, overseeing outsourced repairs, ensuring quality of work and turnaround times.
• Supervise, support, direct, and develop a team of mechanics, ensuring expectations are met.
• Maintain records and work logs including parts used and time spent.
• Review, diagnose, and make repairs on all mechanical aspects of equipment, including gasoline and diesel engines, transmissions, all braking and suspension systems, and various drivetrain components; this includes welding and fabrication.
• Read and interpret hydraulic and electrical schematics and assist all levels of mechanics when needed.
• Train all levels of mechanics on more complex maintenance and repair items and on the use of tools and shop equipment.
• Provide updates to the supervisor daily and when issues arise that cause delays in scheduled repairs.
• Order parts and supplies and keep inventory up to date.
• Make emergency road calls and perform field repairs when needed.
• Required on‑call for snow removal and fleet rotation.
• Assist with yearly budget and fleet replacement program, as requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including employee evaluations, invoice collection and review.

• Education:
  
  High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Experience:
  
  5 years of verifiable mechanic experience repairing a wide range of equipment from light to heavy duty, including in‑depth diagnostics with aftertreatment systems and electric repairs; solid waste and plow experience a plus. Two years of supervisory experience preferred.
• License and Certification:
• Valid Utah Class "B" Commercial Driver License or the ability to obtain one within a 6‑month probationary period.
• State inspection certifications.
• ASE Certifications preferred.

• Knowledge of safety practices and procedures.
• Budgeting processes and vehicle upfits are a plus.
• Skilled with computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Ability to provide strong leadership and effective supervision of mechanics, including workload scheduling, quality control, and performance oversight.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, including daily email correspondence, keeping logs, and writing reports as requested.

Position requires working outdoors. Tasks require a variety of physical activities, including talking, hearing, seeing, walking, sitting, standing, reaching, using hands and fingers to feel, handle, and grip, climbing or balancing, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. Mental application utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions, emotional stability, and discriminating thinking and creative problem‑solving. May be confined to small spaces to perform work.

Regular exposure to wet and/or humid conditions. Performance of duties may require working in varied weather conditions such as extreme cold or hot conditions. Frequent exposure to fumes, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and dusty or greasy conditions. Frequent exposure to high levels of noise. Operate equipment and drive vehicles. Must lift and/or move up to 50–100 pounds. Required to respond to emergency 24‑hour call out as needed.

* Draper City is an equal opportunity employer without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, and veteran or military status.*

* The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major responsibilities and duties performed on the job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job‑related tasks and duties that an employee may perform. An employee in this position will be required to perform any other job‑related duties required by their supervisor.

This job description is not intended to and does not infer or create any employment, compensation, or contract rights to any person or persons. This updated job description supersedes prior descriptions for the same position. Management reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.*