Shop Foreman

Job Description

Overview

Maslonka Powerline Services provides solutions for all phases of transmission construction on power lines up to 500 kV. Utilities nationwide rely on Maslonka for projects including revitalizing the national power grid, ensuring renewable energy standards compliance, and in-house drilled pier foundation services from hard rock to wet conditions. With innovation, a strong leadership team, and industry-leading transmission and drilling equipment, Maslonka has the expertise to ensure safe, customized project outcomes and the best in customer service.

Maslonka is a purpose-driven company. Our core values guide our strategy, performance, and culture. We believe in maintaining an environment where team members can make an impact, grow, and thrive. A place where they find meaning and purpose in doing the important work of ensuring communities have the vital energy, light, and communications to prosper. Our culture is inclusive and welcoming. Our teams are empowered with abundant training, tools, and opportunities to follow their curiosity and ambitions. Everyone has an equal chance to advance. Everyone is supported, respected, and challenged to be their best. We’re always looking for talented and dedicated people to join us and love where they work.

Maslonka Powerline Services is a proud subsidiary of MasTec (NYSE: MTZ), a Fortune 500 Company ranked by Energy News-Record as one of the leading contractors in the country. Maslonka is part of the MasTec Power Delivery segment. We are certified as a minority-controlled company by the National Minority Suppliers Development Council (NMSDC). Our rich diversity of people and ideas makes us a stronger, more innovative organization.

Job Summary

The Shop Foreman is primarily responsible for receiving, storing, and distributing material, tools, equipment, and products to project team members and maintaining records of equipment and its maintenance. 

Responsibilities

• Responsible for service and repair of tools, equipment and vehicles within the Company’s fleet.
• Supervise and coordinate daily activities of mechanics, fabricators and other tradesmen.
• Responsible for proper coding and processing of all invoices, work orders and fleet management upload.
• Responsible for implementing marketing plans to promote outside services while focusing on customer retention by building relationships and providing high quality services.
• Responsible for keeping records, accounts and financial billing for outside customers.
• Read production schedules, customer orders, work orders, shipping orders, or requisitions to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed.
• Convey materials and items from receiving or production areas to storage or to other designated areas by hand, hand truck, or electric hand truck.
• Inventory and inspect materials as transferred to and from jobsites Maintain all equipment files Purchase all parts and necessary maintenance materials.
• Prepare and submit equipment invoices for management.
• Schedule equipment servicing and maintain service records.
• Schedule all equipment cleaning and equipment repairs.
• Prepare required documentation accurately and in a timely manner, including work orders, parts lists, and timecards.
• Keep abreast of equipment updates and product technology.
• Read and interpret instruction manuals and pertinent literature.
• Maintain a safe working environment and observe all safety laws, policies, and rules.
• Maintain shop in clean and orderly state.
• Perform other duties as required and/or assigned.
• Monday – Friday – No Weekends

Qualifications

Minimum

• A High School Diploma, or equivalent.
• 3 -5 years experience as Shop Foreman
• 10 years experience in construction equipment use/maintenance, or related position.
• Strong leadership abilities
• Good knowledge of applicable safety ragulations and procedures
• Knowledge of heavy equipment and small tools Knowledge of equipment safety and proper use.
• Knowledge of equipment troubleshooting methods and procedures Knowledge of equipment maintenance methods and procedures Knowledge of electrical and hydraulic systems.
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products, particularly Excel Excellent organization skills.

Preferred

• An Associate’s degree in a technical field of study.
• 12 years of related experience.
• Supervisory experience.

Physical Demands and Work Environment 

This job operates in a field environment. This role routinely requires extended periods of bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting, lifting in awkward positions, standing, and twisting. Also, working in inclement weather conditions, such as extreme heat, extreme cold, rain, ice, snow, and wind.  

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. This position is physically active, with lifting required. Must be able to bend and lift and carry up to 50 pounds. Clarity of vision at 20 feet or more or 20 inches or less, with the ability to judge distance and space relationships. Precise hand-eye coordination. Ability to identify and distinguish colors. 

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. The Company reserves the right to revise or change the job duties as the need arises. Management reserves the right to change the description, duties, or work schedules to accommodate individuals with disabilities.  

Benefits available include Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance, a 401k plan and Employee Stock Purchase plan. MasTec is a publicly traded company MTZ (NYSE). 

Equal Employment Opportunity: 

The Company’s policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, gender, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law and EEOC regulations. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.