Maine Field Maintenance Foreman

About the role

Sargent is seeking an experienced Field Maintenance Foreman to lead equipment repair and support across active jobsites in New England. This role involves directing a team of field mechanics, setting priorities for repairs, and coordinating with project teams to resolve equipment issues promptly.

Responsibilities

• Direct field mechanics' daily assignments based on breakdown reports, service calls, and jobsite priorities across the North region.
• Set priorities for field repairs against active project schedules, coordinating with project superintendents and operations managers to ensure equipment downtime does not stall jobsite work.
• Inspect and sign off on completed field repairs for quality, safety, and compliance.
• Train and mentor field mechanics, building their technical capability and jobsite judgment over time.
• Weigh in on hiring and performance decisions for field mechanics, alongside the Equipment Superintendent – North.
• Coordinate with the Shop Foreman – North on jobs that cross between field and shop repair work, and with Dispatch on service-truck routing and scheduling.
• Maintain field repair records and service histories, and report field service performance (response time, backlog, cost) up the chain.
• Conduct regular jobsite visits to oversee repairs in progress and proactively inspect equipment for emerging issues before they become breakdowns.
• Coordinate parts needs for field repairs, including stocking of field service trucks.
• Work directly with OEM and dealer service reps on warranty work, technical support, and repairs beyond field capability, arranging shop or dealer transport when needed.
• Enforce jobsite safety practices and OSHA/DOT compliance, including service-truck equipment and operation.
• Communicate field service capacity, equipment status, and repair timelines to the Equipment Superintendent – North to support regional planning and rental decisions.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• 5+ years of experience as a heavy equipment or diesel mechanic, with field/mobile service work on hydraulic, electrical, and diesel engine systems.
• 3+ years in a lead mechanic, foreman, or supervisory role.
• Valid driver's license; ability to travel regularly and independently between active jobsites throughout New England.
• Comfort reading technical/service manuals, wiring diagrams, and hydraulic schematics.

Qualifications

• Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
• OEM technical certifications (Caterpillar, Cummins, Deere, Komatsu, Volvo, etc.).
• Relevant ASE certification(s).
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30.
• Prior experience in heavy civil or highway construction field service specifically, rather than shop-based or general fleet maintenance.

Skills

• Strong leadership and supervisory skills.
• Effective communication and coordination abilities.
• Technical knowledge of hydraulic, electrical, and diesel systems.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and diagrams.
• Experience with field service and repair operations.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retailer plan
• Vision insurance

Pay

$80,000 - $100,000 annually, commensurate with experience.

Schedule

10 hour shift, primarily outdoors on active construction jobsites, with regular exposure to heavy machinery, noise, and jobsite traffic.

Work Location

In person