Material Transport - Shop Foreperson - Kansas City, MO

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 procedu...