Shop Foreman

Job summary

Oversee daily shop operations and maintenance activities for heavy equipment, trucks, and trailers. Coordinate with drivers and operations staff to schedule repairs, minimize downtime, and ensure regulatory compliance.

Job details

Company Description Heritage Trucking is a full-service transport company based near Grande Prairie, AB, serving businesses and individuals across the Peace Region. Founded in 2017, the company specializes in heavy haul, equipment and oversize transportation, as well as hotshot and pilot services. Heritage Trucking focuses on reliable, safe, and efficient transport solutions tailored to diverse industry needs. Team members work in a dynamic environment where operational excellence and customer service are highly valued. Role Description The Shop Foreman is a full-time, on-site role based in Sexsmith, AB, responsible for overseeing daily shop operations and maintenance activities. This role involves supervising shop staff, scheduling and prioritizing work orders, and ensuring heavy equipment, trucks, and trailers are inspected, repaired, and maintained to company and regulatory standards. The Shop Foreman coordinates with drivers and operations staff to plan repairs, minimize downtime, and maintain accurate maintenance records. Day-to-day tasks include troubleshooting mechanical issues, managing parts and inventory, enforcing safety procedures, and supporting a clean, organized, and efficient shop environment. The role also requires clear communication with management regarding equipment status, resource needs, and continuous improvement opportunities. Qualifications Strong supervisory skills, including team leadership, scheduling, and performance oversight. Hands-on experience with heavy equipment, trucks, and trailers, including diagnostics and repair. Effective communication skills for coordinating with shop staff, drivers, and management. General maintenance abilities; carpentry or fabrication skills are an asset for shop and equipment projects. Knowledge of safety regulations, workplace health and safety practices, and compliance standards. Experience in a trucking, transport, or industrial shop environment, preferably in a foreperson or lead role. Ability to read and interpret work orders, technical manuals, and equipment specifications. Basic computer skills for using maintenance software, email, and record-keeping tools. Valid driver’s license; commercial or heavy equipment certifications are considered an asset.

What you’ll do

Oversee daily shop operations and maintenance activities for heavy equipment, trucks, and trailers. Coordinate with drivers and operations staff to schedule repairs, minimize downtime, and ensure regulatory compliance.

Requirements

Requires strong supervisory experience in a trucking or industrial shop environment with hands-on mechanical expertise. Must possess a valid driver's license and the ability to manage safety procedures and maintenance records.

Listed skills

• Safety Compliance · Preferred
• Troubleshooting · Preferred
• Team Leadership · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred
• scheduling · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Team Leadership
• Scheduling
• Heavy Equipment Maintenance
• Diagnostics and Repair
• Inventory Management
• Safety Compliance
• Troubleshooting
• Fabrication
• Carpentry
• Technical Manual Interpretation
• Maintenance Software
• Performance Oversight

Job areas

• Transportation
• Logistics
• Trades
• Management & Leadership
• Manufacturing