Shop Foreperson

Job ID: 528607

Material Transport Co., a CRH company, is a hauler of rock, sand, cement and salt primarily working the Kansas City metropolitan area. Passionate about trucking, it’s safety first in a family focused, teamwork environment.

Lead a skilled maintenance team. Keep critical equipment running. Build a safer, more efficient shop.

We are looking for an experienced Shop Foreperson to lead day-to-day maintenance operations for on-highway trucks, mobile equipment, and heavy construction equipment. This role is ideal for a hands-on maintenance leader who takes pride in coaching technicians, solving complex mechanical problems, and keeping equipment safe, reliable, and ready for the job.

What You’ll Do

• Lead shop activities during regular maintenance, repairs, inspections, and preventative maintenance work.
• Schedule, assign, and support technicians to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and to quality standards.
• Inspect, diagnose, repair, rebuild, and maintain on-highway trucks, mobile equipment, diesel engines, hydraulic systems, electrical systems, transmissions, pumps, valves, motors, gears, and related components.
• Operate and inspect equipment to diagnose defects and verify repairs.
• Dismantle, reassemble, and test equipment using hoists, hand tools, power tools, micrometers, gauges, and other shop equipment.
• Plan work procedures, identify repair solutions, and recommend part redesigns, substitutions, or rearrangements when needed.
• Manage repair parts, preventative maintenance materials, inventory, and shop organization.
• Maintain accurate records for labor, equipment time, parts usage, inventory control, and repair activity.
• Coordinate with managers, operations teams, and maintenance staff to support efficient equipment availability.
• Help maintain clean, organized, and safe shop and maintenance areas.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the team and business needs.

What We’re Looking For

• Extensive experience maintaining and repairing trucks, diesel engines, heavy equipment, hydraulic systems, and electrical systems.
• Proven ability to lead, schedule, coach, and support mechanics or maintenance technicians.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to diagnose mechanical issues and determine effective repair solutions.
• Ability to manage parts, inventory, work records, and maintenance documentation accurately.
• Professional, courteous communication with co-workers, supervisors, managers, and the public.
• Willingness to work as part of a team and assist others as needed.
• Two-year certificate from a college or technical school preferred.
• Class B CDL preferred; valid driver’s license required, with the ability to meet fleet safety program qualifications.

Safety & Compliance

• Lead by example to ensure a safe work environment and full compliance with company safety policies and procedures.
• Follow all OSHA, MSHA, company, and Employee Handbook requirements for safe working practices.
• Use the appropriate tools and equipment for each task and ensure PPE is worn in designated operations and production areas.
• Report problems, hazards, and equipment concerns to management promptly.
• Promote safe, efficient work habits across the shop team.

Work Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old due to the nature of the work environment.
• Must pass a pre-employment Fit for Work physical, drug screen, and criminal background check.
• Must be able to provide valid documentation for I-9 employment eligibility.
• Must report to work at the designated start time and maintain regular, predictable attendance.
• Must be willing to work overtime, nights, weekends, outdoors in extreme temperatures, and away from home when required.
• Must be able to lift, carry, and hold materials, tools, and supplies as needed.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, bend, squat, stretch, talk, and hear.
• Ability to use hands and fingers to handle, feel, manipulate objects, and operate controls.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. on a repetitive basis.
• Ability to perform job duties that may include frequent lifting, shifting gears, covering and uncovering loads, and working around equipment and vehicles.
• Vision abilities, with correction if needed, include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.

Work Environment

• Work may be performed in all weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold.
• Work may involve exposure to fumes, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, moving mechanical parts, high or precarious places, electrical shock or burn hazards, and loud noise levels.
• The noise level is typically moderate but may be loud in some areas.

Why Join Us

As a Shop Foreperson, you will have the opportunity to lead a capable maintenance team, make a direct impact on equipment reliability, and help create a shop culture built on safety, teamwork, and accountability. If you are a strong technician, a confident leader, and someone who enjoys keeping operations moving, we encourage you to apply.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

Material Transport Co., a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability

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