Shop Foreman — Heavy-Duty Equipment

Job overview

The Shop Foreman — Heavy-Duty Equipment role is based in Ames, IA, with the posting identifying Huxley, IA as the work location. Compensation is listed as $75,000–$90,000 annually. Diamond Surface, Inc. is a heavy-highway contractor specializing in concrete grinding, grooving, repair, and sealing. The role maintains and repairs vehicles and equipment while leading day-to-day shop operations. By coordinating workload, parts, vendors, preventive maintenance, and safety, the foreman helps reduce equipment downtime and support field operations.

What you'll do

• Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and pneumatic issues
• perform scheduled maintenance and repairs
• document labor and parts
• plan and assign shop workload
• manage work orders, inventory, and purchasing
• coordinate vendors
• maintain preventive maintenance and inspection records
• lead shop safety and housekeeping
• train and coach mechanics
• track shop metrics.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

shop foreman

heavy-duty mechanic

shop operations

ames ia

huxley ia

vehicle and equipment repair

fleet maintenance

inventory control

vendor coordination

safety leadership

$75,000–$90,000 annually

esop

on-call work may be required

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health and dental insurance paid by the employer, life insurance paid by the employer, profit sharing, 401(k), and ESOP retirement.

Why this role

The role combines heavy-duty mechanic duties with shop operations leadership; occasional overtime, weekend, or on-call work may be required depending on business needs.

About the employer

Diamond Surface Inc is hiring for this role. Industry: All Other Specialty Trade Contractors. Sector: 23.