Shop Foreman (Heavy Equipment)

Premiere Kubota • Waukon, IA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Shop Foreman is a senior hands-on role responsible for supervising the service technician team while remaining actively engaged in billable repair work on the shop floor. This position oversees the day-to-day operations of the shop — assigning work, ensuring quality, and developing technicians — while carrying a personal billable hours requirement. The Shop Foreman is the direct supervisor of all service technicians and reports to the General Manager.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; vocational/technical training or certification in diesel or equipment mechanics strongly preferred.
• Minimum 3–6 years of hands-on experience repairing and maintaining agricultural, turf, or construction equipment.
• Advanced diagnostic and problem-solving skills across mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and transmission systems.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor or informally lead other technicians in a shop environment.
• Comfortable maintaining personal billable hour productivity while supporting team needs.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Effective communication skills — able to explain technical issues clearly to teammates and service writers.
• Physical ability to lift and move heavy equipment components and work in varying shop conditions.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Nice To Haves

• Specific experience with Kubota equipment lines (tractors, loaders, turf, compact construction).
• Kubota or other manufacturer-certified technician designation.
• Experience using dealer management or service order software.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a personal billable hours target as assigned, performing hands-on diagnosis, repair, and maintenance of Kubota tractors, loaders, turf equipment, and related machinery.
• Diagnose and resolve complex mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and transmission issues that may be escalated from other technicians.
• Perform routine and scheduled preventative maintenance, inspections, and pre-delivery setups on new equipment.
• Replace defective components including engines, transmissions, hydraulic systems, and electrical parts.
• Conduct performance and safety tests to verify repairs meet Kubota standards before equipment is returned to customers.
• Maintain accurate, detailed records of all repairs, parts used, labor time, and maintenance history.
• Serve as the first point of technical escalation for other technicians, providing hands-on guidance and troubleshooting support without removing them from their work.
• Help onboard and develop junior technicians, sharing diagnostic techniques and best practices on the job.
• Perform informal quality checks on completed work orders before close-out, flagging concerns to the General Manager as needed.
• Assist the General Manager in prioritizing shop workflow during peak periods or when the manager is unavailable.
• Model a professional, safety-first work ethic and hold the shop to high standards of workmanship and cleanliness.
• Coordinate with the parts department to identify and source required parts for active work orders.
• Communicate repair status and technical findings clearly to the service writer for customer updates.
• Stay current on Kubota technical service bulletins, product updates, and manufacturer training.
• Adhere to all safety protocols, company policies, and regulatory standards for equipment repair and shop operations.

Benefits

• Health Coverage: Comprehensive medical with options for dental vision and life plans.
• Retirement: Safe Harbor 401(k) plan with a dedicated wealth advisor.
• Ancillary: Includes supplemental benefits including Accident, Critical Illness, Short-Term Disability and employer-paid Life Insurance.
• Competitive compensation with performance incentives tied to billable efficiency.
• Clear path for growth within a dealership that values technical expertise.
• Work with current Kubota equipment and access to ongoing manufacturer training.

What This Job Offers

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