Shop Foreman - Heavy Duty

Quanta Services•Grand Prairie, TX

12d

About The Position

NorthStar Energy Solutions, a Quanta Services, Inc. (NYSE:PWR) company, is headquartered in Grand Prairie, TX and operates across the Central Southwest part of the United States. We are leaders specializing in transmission lines, distribution lines, substation construction, foundations, storm damage repairs, and electrical contracting. Joining our team means being part of an organization that values drive and inclusion. We focus on career development and reward excellence, recognizing each team member's unique contributions. We're at the forefront of powering modern life. Discover how your skills and dedication can make a real difference to us. NorthStar Energy Solutions is seeking an experienced Heavy-Duty Mechanic Shop Foreman to lead a team of approximately eight mechanics in a fleet-focused shop environment. This role requires a hands-on leader with extensive experience in heavy-duty trucks, trailers, and equipment, strong organizational skills, and the ability to maintain high standards of safety, productivity, and repair quality.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required.
Minimum 10 years of hands-on heavy-duty diesel experience, including diagnosis, maintenance, and repair.
Proven ability to train and mentor diesel mechanics in a shop environment.
Strong organizational and leadership skills with experience managing work orders and repair timelines.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or technical certification in heavy-duty diesel technology, preferred.
Prior supervisory or lead mechanic experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead and supervise daily shop operations, assigning and prioritizing work for the inspection, maintenance, and repair of heavy-duty trucks, trailers, and equipment to minimize downtime.
Enforce all shop safety policies, ensuring a safe work environment, proper tool usage, and consistent housekeeping standards.
Provide technical leadership by assisting with diagnostics and guiding complex mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and drivetrain repairs on heavy-duty units.
Oversee DOT compliance, including management of DOT repair work orders and verification and sign-off of DVIR repairs.
Supervise parts ordering and vendor coordination, determining when repairs should be completed in-house versus outsourced.
Identify equipment abuse or recurring issues and work with the Equipment Superintendent to develop corrective and preventive action plans.
Serve as the primary point of contact for shop personnel, including training, mentoring, performance evaluations, and participation in hiring decisions.