Street Shop Foreman
City of Mountain Home -Street Department
Job Announcement
The City of Mountain Home is an Equal Opportunity Employer - we will make any reasonable accommodation necessary to ensure equal employment opportunities
1) A criminal background check is required for all City of Mountain Home positions.
2) The City of Mountain Home does not accept unsolicited resumes.
3) A separate application must be submitted to apply for another open position in the City.
4) Only complete applications with work history will be accepted.
5) A resume may accompany the City application but will not be substituted for any part of the application.
6) Accompanying resumes must refer to the specific job posting to be considered.
7) Applications must include complete work history and references.
8) Applications will not be accepted by fax.
9) Interviews will be arranged by the HR Department
POSITION DETAILS:
Date Posted: 6/15/26 Department: Street Title: Shop Foreman
Posting Expires: 10 DAYS OR UNTIL FILLED Location: MH Street Shop Grade & Status: Grade 312 FT
Contact Phone: 870-425-7042 FLSA: Non-Exempt Salary Starting Rate: $19.50+
DAYS & HOURS OF OPERATION: 7:00am - 3:30 pm Monday - Friday
Must be available for on-call emergencies
WHERE TO APPLY (in person or via us mail): City of Mountain Home HR
720 S Hickory Street
Mountain Home, AR 72653
JOB NOTICE -
APPLICANTS MUST BE 18 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER. APPLICANTS MUST MEET OR EXCEED ALL REQUIREMENTS.
DESCRIPTION
About Mountain Home:
Located in the beautiful Ozark Mountains, Mountain Home offers a great quality of life with access to lakes, rivers, trails, and year-round outdoor fun. Enjoy boating, fishing, hiking, and a welcoming small-town atmosphere while building a stable career with the City.
Position Overview:
The City of Mountain Home is seeking a skilled and experienced Shop Foreman to supervise mechanics, oversee fleet maintenance operations, and lead the City's CDL training efforts. This position plays a key role in ensuring the safety, readiness, and operational efficiency of the City's vehicle fleet. The ideal candidate will be a strong leader with hands-on mechanical expertise and experience with CDL training and compliance.
Essential Job Duties:
Leadership & Supervision
• Supervise 2-5 shop mechanics and oversee daily repair/maintenance workflow
• Train staff in repair techniques, safety, equipment use, and CDL pre-trip/backing procedures
Fleet Maintenance & Operations
• Maintain and operate tools/equipment used in fleet mechanical repair
• Oversee refueling operations at jobsites
• Manage ordering, receiving, and inventory of parts
• Assist crews with mechanical repairs and maintenance tasks
• Stage and maintain CDL training vehicles, cones, and layouts
Equipment Inspection & Safety
• Perform and verify daily fleet inspections
• Ensure safe operation and proper maintenance of all vehicles and equipment
• Coordinate CDL readiness tasks including defect reporting and air-brake checks
Training & Compliance
• Coordinate ELDT-compliant CDL training with registered providers
• Maintain CDL theory, behind-the-wheel, practice, and testing records
• Support staff through Arkansas CDL testing steps
Emergency Response
• Be available for emergency call-outs, including nights and weekends
Other Duties:
• Perform additional tasks as assigned to support fleet operations
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
• High school diploma or equivalent (required)
Experience:
• 5-8 years of relevant mechanical/maintenance experience
• Minimum 2 years as a CDL driver with tanker endorsement or CDL instructor experience
Knowledge:
• Mechanical repair techniques for diesel and gasoline engines
• FMCSA ELDT requirements and CDL testing processes
• Pre-trip inspections, air-brake systems, and standard backing maneuvers
• Tools, equipment, and safety procedures in fleet maintenance
Abilities:
• Diagnose and repair fleet vehicles and equipment
• Operate and maintain specialized repair tools
• Communicate clearly and train adult learners
• Organize schedules, tasks, and multiple priorities
• Maintain accurate training and compliance documentation
Licensing & Requirements:
• Valid Class A CDL with tanker endorsement (required)
• Must pass background check
Physical Requirements:
• Regular lifting, carrying, bending, climbing, operating equipment, and working outdoors in varied weather
• Ability to lift 75+ lbs when necessary
• Work may involve confined spaces, heavy machinery, and exposure to extreme temperatures
• Ability to respond to emergency situations under pressure
Apply today and help us continue making Mountain Home a great place to live, work, and serve!
The above information is intended to describe the general nature of this position and is not to be considered a complete statement of duties, responsibilities and/or requirements.
THE CITY OF MOUNTAIN HOME IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
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