// Grapple Truck Production Foreman

Salary: $60,000 - $70,000 Annually (Based on Experience)

Hours: Monday - Friday 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Department: Service Department

Reports To: Service Manager

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Job Description:

The Grapple Truck Production Foreman is a hands-on production leader responsible for owning the grapple truck build process from start to finish. Once a build is issued, this role serves as the single point of accountability for planning, coordinating, and executing the project through completion. Truck builds include chassis work, welding, fabrication, and troubleshooting, alongside daily production coordination.

The Foreman works directly on builds while coordinating technicians, parts, workflow, documentation, and communication across departments to ensure each truck is completed on schedule, within budget, and to QEP quality and safety standards. The goal of this role is to manage builds independently, so Sales leadership does not need to be involved in day-to-day production once a build is issued.

Summary:

Key Responsibilities

• Receive and review build specifications issued for production
• Plan the build sequence, timeline, and workflow from start to completion
• Identify required parts and coordinate with the Parts Department to ensure availability
• Coordinate with Sales when clarification of build specifications is needed
• Direct and coordinate daily production activities with technicians
• Perform hands-on work including chassis modification, welding, fabrication, installation, and troubleshooting
• Monitor progress to ensure builds stay on schedule with minimal rework or delays
• Identify and resolve production issues that arise during builds
• Maintain accurate work order documentation including labor, parts, notes, and build records
• Track job progress and remain aware of build costs to help keep projects within budget
• Inspect and test completed trucks to confirm proper operation before delivery
• Enforce safe work practices and maintain shop safety standards
• Support post-delivery service work such as upgrades, repairs, or modifications when needed 

Qualifications

• Experience in truck upfitting, fabrication, or custom equipment builds
• Strong working knowledge of chassis systems, welding, and fabrication process
• Ability to lead and work alongside technicians in a production environment
• Experience planning and coordinating shop workflow or production work
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship
• Practical problem-solving ability and decision-making skills
• Ability to communicate clearly across departments
• Familiarity with work orders, parts tracking, and job documentation
• Grapple truck or debris truck experience preferred

About Quality Equipment & Parts, Inc.

Quality Equipment & Parts (QEP) is a family-owned heavy equipment dealership headquartered in Lake City, Florida. For more than 30 years, we have served the forestry, land clearing, and construction industries with dependable equipment, parts, and service. Our roots are in the logging industry, which gives us a practical understanding of the equipment our customers rely on every day.

In addition to being a leading equipment dealer, QEP also designs and manufactures custom-built grapple trucks in North Florida for the tree care and logging industries.

BENEFITS: Group Health Care Options (QEP contributes a portion of employee premium), Dental insurance (QEP pays employee premium), employee parts discount, 401K with 3% Nonelective Contribution, paid vacation, paid holidays, and more.