Service Shop Foreman

Matheny Motors • Ocala, FL

7d

About The Position

The Service Shop Foreman supervises technicians and oversees repairs and maintenance of specialized emergency vehicles, including fire trucks, ambulances, tankers, and electric vehicles. The role covers routine maintenance as well as complex mechanical, hydraulic, pump, ladder, and electrical work. The Foreman inspects completed repairs, performs quality checks, manages shop operations, enforces safety procedures, and communicates work status to officers and customers. The position requires familiarity with NFPA 1900 requirements and the ability to ensure emergency vehicles operate safely and meet applicable requirements.

Work takes place in garage bays and outdoors, including in direct sunlight and inclement weather. Noise levels can be quite loud. Required protective equipment includes hard hats under trucks, steel-toed boots, safety glasses, and gloves; uniforms are worn if paid for. Schooling for pumps may be offered after 90 days, if possible.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Heavy truck experience.
• Ability to read schematics.
• Knowledge of Cummins, Detroit, Allison, ESKEY, and VMUX systems.
• Ability to perform brake jobs, oil changes, and transmission work.
• Ability to drive forklifts.
• Knowledge of NFPA 1900 requirements.
• Ability to perform and oversee mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pump, and aerial-ladder repairs on emergency vehicles.

Nice To Haves

• Fire truck experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work on all aspects of fire apparatus, ambulances, tankers, and electric vehicles, from light-bulb replacement to pump rebuilding.
• Rebuild pumps and manifolds.
• Disassemble vehicles for tank repairs.
• Troubleshoot electrical systems, including pumps, lighting, pressure governors, engine codes, and diagnostic programming.
• Perform oil changes, transmission services, AB and C preventive maintenance services, and generator troubleshooting.
• Test and rebuild aerial ladders; adjust extension cables; clean and lubricate aerial ladders.
• Troubleshoot jack-leg and interlock issues.
• Assess hydraulic components, extension and retraction cables, and hydraulic hoses on aerial ladders.
• Supervise technicians and oversee repairs.
• Inspect completed work and perform quality checks.
• Manage shop operations and enforce safety procedures.
• Communicate work status to officers and customers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Pump schooling may be offered after 90 days, if possible.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED