Truck and Heavy Equipment Maintenance Foreman

Salary: $63,608.01 - $90,323.39 Annually
Location : Spotsylvania, VA
Job Type: Regular Full-Time (Non-Exempt)
Job Number: 02756
Department: Refuse Disposal
Opening Date: 05/26/2026
Closing Date: 6/3/2026 11:59 PM Eastern


Spotsylvania County is committed to maintaining a drug free workplace. Employees are prohibited from manufacturing, distributing, possessing or using controlled substances such as marijuana. A positive drug test result, confirmed use or impairment can be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination in accordance with our personnel policies.

A positive pre-employment drug test will also disqualify a candidate for hire.

General Statement of Job
Performs responsible administrative and maintenance work in supervising operations of the Department's Livingston Landfill, Solid Waste Collections, and Compost Heavy Truck and Equipment Fleet maintenance and repair program; provides difficult, skilled mechanical assistance in diagnosing and repairing heavy vehicles and heavy equipment. Perform all job functions of the Heavy Truck and Equipment Mechanic, including skilled mechanical repairs. Reports to the Division Director of Solid Waste.
This position is essential. Personnel occupying this position may be scheduled to work irrespective of weather conditions and/or when general County offices are closed.

Special Duties & Responsibilities

• Assigns, delegates, monitors, inspects, and evaluates the work of designated heavy equipment and truck mechanics.
• Provides difficult, skilled, mechanical assistance in diagnosing, adjusting, repairing, servicing, overhauling, fabricating, and operating a variety of vehicles, heavy equipment, machinery, and tools. Heavy Equipment includes but is not limited to passenger trucks, roll off trucks, road tractors and trailers, pumps, compressors, stationary trash compactors, refuse compactor trucks, wood waste grinders (horizontal), grapple loaders, front end loaders, bull dozers, trommel screens, track loaders, track excavators, articulated dump trucks, trash compaction equipment (i.e. CAT 826/836), etc.
• Writes repair or maintenance service orders, assigns and schedules tasks to be performed, monitors and reviews work in progress, and reviews completed work.
• Coordinates repairs, services, and parts in accordance with the County Procurement Policy. Issues, requests, and maintain purchase orders associated with heavy equipment fleet maintenance.
• Assists in budgetary preparation and accountability for budgets associated with Heavy Equipment Fleet Operations, to include repair line items, fuel consumption, capital equipment replacement, rebuilding requests, etc.
• Assists in the preparation of specifications for equipment replacement and assists in the procurement process.
• Performs asset tracking and inventory control.
• Assists in the repair and maintenance of the County refuse containers (compactor cans, 20/30/40 yard open top containers, 6/8 yard front load cans). Evaluates and determines when containers should be replaced or repaired based on associated costs.
• Prepares Surplus Property forms and/or arranges failed equipment to be scrapped.
• Compiles data for various periodic reports; monitors and updates maintenance records. Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, logbooks, service maintenance board, inspection reports, maintenance records, purchase requisitions, cost records, or other documents.
• Establishes and maintains an effective program for preventive maintenance and repair of vehicles and heavy equipment; identifies maintenance/repair priorities, taking into consideration factors such as safety and equipment downtime; works to minimize repair/maintenance costs and length of downtime.
• Ensures compliance of repair/maintenance work with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures; ensures adherence to established safety procedures; monitors work environment and use of safety equipment to ensure safety of employees, vehicle/equipment drivers, and other individuals; initiates any actions necessary to correct deviations or violations.
• Provides cost analysis for equipment repair versus replacement, based on life expectancy and usage; researches and recommends alternative solutions when appropriate; assists in developing creative solutions for temporary continuation of equipment operation pending permanent repair, without jeopardizing employee safety or risking further damage to equipment.
• Repairs, maintains, and tests engine components and systems, such as ignition systems, steering systems, electrical systems, suspension systems, hydraulic systems, brake systems, drive train systems, engine cooling systems, fuel systems, charging systems, starting systems, exhaust systems, heating/air conditioning systems, lighting systems, or horns; removes, installs, and replaces various parts and components; assembles engines, hydraulic cylinders, exhaust systems, or other systems.
• Performs welding and fabrication work, which may include cutting metal, hard facing, fabricating components, or soldering metal components.
• Operates a variety of machinery, equipment, and tools associated with repairing, maintaining, testing, or driving trucks/equipment, which may include standard trucks/vehicles, heavy/light equipment, vehicle lift, tire changer, battery charger, hydraulic jack, air compressor, pressure washer, generator, drill, drill press, water pump, welder, oxygen torch, acetylene torch, torque wrench, transmission/hydraulics test boxes, depth micrometer, digital VOM, gauges, meters, testing instruments, mechanic tools, power tools, or air impact tools.
• Responds to emergency breakdowns or makes service calls to work sites or other locations as needed; hauls, transports, loads, unloads, and/or moves various trucks, equipment, or other materials associated with department projects and work activities.
• Maintains inventory of department parts, tools, equipment, or other materials; ensures adequate inventory levels to conduct work activities; initiates requests for new/replacement parts/materials; picks up or delivers parts as needed.
• Receives various forms, reports, correspondence, equipment operations sheets, oil sample reports, invoices, receipts, inventory records, service/maintenance records, dealer part/product improvement publications, vehicle/equipment service manuals, air conditioning manuals, schematics, specifications, policies, procedures, reference materials, catalogs, manuals, or other documentation; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate.
• Communicates with supervisor, employees, other departments, drivers/operators, customers, vendors, dealers, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.
• Maintains an awareness of new parts, procedures, trends, and advances in the profession; reads professional literature; attends workshops and training sessions as appropriate.
• Maintains professional competence and industry knowledge through trade journals, field representatives, fleet seminars, and vendor training classes. Identifies and recommends training/certifications to be made available to subordinate employees.
• Performs other repair work or provides assistance to other employees or departments as needed.
• Comply with the EHS Management System and participate in the electronic safety management tool.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Training & Experience
Vocational/Technical Degree with training emphasis in mechanics, automotive/mechanical repair/maintenance, welding, and heavy equipment operation; supplemented by a minimum of five (5) years of previous experience as a supervisory mechanic on heavy equipment and trucks, and/or training that includes mechanics or automotive/mechanical maintenance, automotive/mechanical diagnostics, rebuilding of automotive/mechanical systems, welding/fabrication, and heavy equipment operation; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Industry Heavy Equipment repair certifications/documented training preferred.
Must possess and maintain at a minimum a valid Virginia Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A, including appropriate endorsement(s). Must obtain within 12 months of employment.

Marathon Compactor Service School Preferred.
ASC Certifications for Medium/Heavy Vehicles Preferred.
Must obtain OSHA 30 Hour Certification within (1) week of hire.
Must obtain and maintain First Aid and/or CPR certification(s).
Complete additional Safety Trainings as assigned.

Special Requirements

• Knowledge of the policies, procedures, and activities of the County and of department practices as they pertain to the performance of duties relating to the position of Truck and Heavy Equipment Maintenance Foreman.
• Knowledge of the principles, practices, procedures, and methods associated with automotive and mechanical diagnosis, repair, rebuilding, and maintenance of vehicles, heavy equipment, and other equipment associated with department projects.
• Knowledge of the various systems and components associated with vehicles/equipment.
• Knowledge of the safe operation and maintenance of equipment, tools, and diagnostic instruments associated with the position.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety practices/procedures.
• Knowledge of the laws, standards, and regulations pertaining to the essential duties and responsibilities of the position.
• Knowledge of the terminology, principles, and methods utilized within the department.
• Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply regulations, procedures, and related information.
• Ability to keep abreast of any changes in policy, methods, equipment needs, policies, etc., as they pertain to departmental operations and activities.
• Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply regulations, procedures, and related information.
• Ability to use independent judgment and work with little direct supervision as situations warrant.
• Ability to detect, identify, and diagnose mechanical problems and to use appropriate judgment in determining the feasibility of performing needed repairs within reasonable cost constraints and timeframes.
• Ability to effectively communicate and interact with supervisors, members of the general public, and all other groups involved in the activities of the department.
• Ability to assemble information and make written reports and documents in a concise, clear, and effective manner.
• Ability to read, understand, and interpret mechanical diagrams, automotive service records, and related materials.
• Ability to review, classify, categorize, prioritize, and/or analyze data. Includes exercising discretion in determining data classification, and in referencing such analysis to established standards for the purpose of recognizing actual or probable interactive effects and relationships.
• Ability to exchange information for the purpose of clarifying details within well-established policies, procedures, and standards.
• Ability to read a variety of informational and mechanical documentation, directions, instructions, and methods and procedures.
• Ability to prepare forms/reports with proper format, punctuation, spelling, and grammar, using all parts of speech.
• Ability to speak with and before others with poise, voice control, and confidence using correct English and a well-modulated voice.
• Ability to apply principles of rational systems; to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form; and to exercise independent judgment to adopt or modify methods and standards to meet variations in assigned objectives.
• Ability to utilize a wide variety of references, descriptive, and/or advisory data and information.
• Ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; ability to calculate decimals and percentages; may include ability to perform mathematical operations with fractions; may include ability to compute discount, interest, profit and loss, ratio and proportion; may include ability to calculate surface areas, volumes, weights, and measures.
• Ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under minimal stress when confronted with an emergency.
• Ability to communicate professionally and respectfully.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery, tools and equipment, such as various trucks, heavy/light equipment, trash compactor, vehicle lift, tire changer, battery charger, hydraulic jack, air compressor, pressure washer, generator, drill, drill press, water pump, welder, oxygen torch, acetylene torch, torque wrench, gauges, meters, testing instruments, mechanic tools, power tools, or air impact tools. Tasks require the ability to exert heavy physical effort in heavy work, with greater emphasis on climbing and balancing, but typically also involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20-50 pounds); may occasionally involve heavier objects and materials (up to 100 pounds). Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width, and shape, visually, with job-related equipment. Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes in using machinery, equipment, and tools, and in operating trucks and vehicles. Requires the ability to handle a variety of items, equipment, control knobs, switches, etc. Must have the ability to use one hand for twisting or turning motions while coordinating the other hand with different activities. Must have moderate levels of eye/hand/foot coordination. Requires the ability to differentiate colors and shades of color. Requires the ability to talk and/or hear (talking - expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words; hearing - perceiving the nature of sounds by ear).
The following programs offered by Spotsylvania County provide our employees with benefits that promote employee health, well-being and financial stability, now and in the future. The County's variety of comprehensive and competitive benefit programs* include:


Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Life Insurance
Opt-Out Program
Paid Holidays
Paid Leave
Sick Leave Bank
Supplemental Insurance Plans
Tuition Assistance Program
Retirement Plan
Deferred Compensation - 457 Plans


*Some benefits are exclusive to full-time employees. To learn more, please contact the Department of Human Resources.