Job Description
Job DescriptionJob Title: Heavy Equipment Mobile Shop Foreman/Supervisor
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Heavy Equipment Mobile Shop Foreman/Supervisor to join our dynamic team. This role involves supervising a shop with 5-8 staff members on a standard day/1st-shift schedule. The position offers potential growth opportunities, including a future move to a Heavy Equipment Shop Manager role. We are open to offering relocation assistance and a sign-on bonus for the right candidate.
Responsibilities
- Oversee daily operations of the shop, ensuring efficient workflow and productivity.
- Supervise and mentor a team of 5-8 employees, providing guidance and support.
- Handle repairs and maintenance of mobile mining equipment, focusing on brands such as CAT, Komatsu, Hitachi, Sandvik, and Liebherr.
- Perform machine rebuilds, overhauls, and major component replacements.
- Manage welding fabrication tasks including arc welding, MIG welding, arc gouging, and oxyacetylene torch use.
- Troubleshoot and repair hydraulic and electrical systems, including 12/24 volt systems.
- Utilize computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) for tracking and reporting.
- Operate within a shop environment both indoors and outdoors, maintaining a safe and organized workspace.
Essential Skills
- Minimum of 5 years experience repairing mobile mining equipment.
- Minimum of 5 years exposure to brands such as CAT, Komatsu, Hitachi, Sandvik, and Liebherr.
- Experience with Frac Transmissions (disassembly, assembly, and rebuild).
- Proficiency in welding and fabrication techniques.
- Technical experience with hydraulic pumps, valves, and motors.
- Strong mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic troubleshooting skills.
- Experience using SIS, My Komatsu, and ET troubleshooting programs.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- OEM experience highly desired.
- Experience in mining or rock quarry maintenance.
- Proficient in computer use and related software (Word, Excel, etc.).
- Ability to read and interpret schematics, both hydraulic and electrical.
- Training in Cat, Komatsu, and Volvo equipment is a plus.
- Must possess a valid driver's license and maintain a clean driving record.
- Able to lift over 50 pounds and perform tasks with urgency and precision.
- Experience using CMMS is a plus.
Why Work Here?
Our company offers a comprehensive benefits package, including various medical plan options, health savings account options with employer funding, flexible spending accounts, dental and vision insurance, and company-paid life insurance and AD&D. Additionally, we provide long-term and short-term disability insurance, promoting a healthy work-life balance.
Work Environment
This leadership position is based in a shop environment with both indoor and outdoor responsibilities. The typical schedule is Monday through Friday, 7 am to 5 pm, located in Davant, LA. This role is considered a leadership position rather than a technical role, with opportunities to manage and grow within the organization.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of New Orleans, LA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $85000.00 - $120000.00/yr.
See AM for benefits package provided by Host's HR team
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in New Orleans,LA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Dec 4, 2025.
About Aerotek:
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
Company DescriptionWe know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
Company Description
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.