Shop Foreman - Heavy Duty

About Us

NorthStar Energy Solutions, a Quanta Services, Inc. (NYSE:PWR) company, is headquartered in Grand Prairie, TX and operates across the Central Southwest part of the United States. We are leaders specializing in transmission lines, distribution lines, substation construction, foundations, storm damage repairs, and electrical contracting.

Joining our team means being part of an organization that values drive and inclusion. We focus on career development and reward excellence, recognizing each team member's unique contributions. We're at the forefront of powering modern life. Discover how your skills and dedication can make a real difference to us.

About this Role

NorthStar Energy Solutions is seeking an experienced Heavy-Duty Mechanic Shop Foreman to lead a team of approximately eight mechanics in a fleet-focused shop environment. This role requires a hands-on leader with extensive experience in heavy-duty trucks, trailers, and equipment, strong organizational skills, and the ability to maintain high standards of safety, productivity, and repair quality.

What You'll Do

• Lead and supervise daily shop operations, assigning and prioritizing work for the inspection, maintenance, and repair of heavy-duty trucks, trailers, and equipment to minimize downtime.
• Enforce all shop safety policies, ensuring a safe work environment, proper tool usage, and consistent housekeeping standards.
• Provide technical leadership by assisting with diagnostics and guiding complex mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and drivetrain repairs on heavy-duty units.
• Oversee DOT compliance, including management of DOT repair work orders and verification and sign-off of DVIR repairs.
• Supervise parts ordering and vendor coordination, determining when repairs should be completed in-house versus outsourced.
• Identify equipment abuse or recurring issues and work with the Equipment Superintendent to develop corrective and preventive action plans.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for shop personnel, including training, mentoring, performance evaluations, and participation in hiring decisions.

What You'll Bring

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree or technical certification in heavy-duty diesel technology, preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of hands-on heavy-duty diesel experience, including diagnosis, maintenance, and repair.
• Proven ability to train and mentor diesel mechanics in a shop environment.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills with experience managing work orders and repair timelines.
• Prior supervisory or lead mechanic experience preferred.

What You'll Get

As a Quanta Services employee, we offer a wide range of benefits to fit your needs.

• 401(k) with immediate matching and vesting
• Fully comprehensive benefits packages; Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Your choice of PPO, HSA, FSA
• Short term and long term benefits
• Employee discounts on consumer goods

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.


We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company's Human Resources department.