Francois General Contractors

Francois General Contractors is seeking a dependable, hardworking, and detail-oriented Shop Manager Assistant to support our Shop Manager in maintaining the daily operations of our HDD (Horizontal Directional Drilling) division. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working both in the shop and on the road, takes pride in staying organized, and is willing to assist wherever needed to keep operations running smoothly.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Shop Manager with daily shop operations.
• Pick up and deliver materials, equipment, and supplies throughout Colorado.
• Safely operate company trucks and trailers.
• Help maintain a clean, organized, and professional shop environment.
• Coordinate equipment repairs and routine maintenance.
• Assist with inventory, material organization, and shop supplies.
• Load and unload equipment and materials.
• Perform routine inspections of company vehicles, trailers, and equipment.
• Help prepare equipment and materials for upcoming jobs.
• Communicate effectively with vendors, mechanics, and internal staff.
• Complete additional duties as assigned to support company operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bilingual (English & Spanish) required.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Experience driving trucks with trailers is required.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Reliable, punctual, and self-motivated.
• Ability to lift 50+ pounds and work in various weather conditions.
• Comfortable traveling throughout Colorado during the workday.

Preferred Qualifications

• Mechanical experience or equipment maintenance knowledge.
• Forklift experience is a plus.

What We're Looking For

• Strong work ethic and positive attitude.
• Dependable and safety-focused.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to learn and grow with the company.
• Pride in keeping equipment and the shop clean, organized, and operating efficiently.

We're thrilled to have you on board as part of our journey with Francois General Contractors LLC and subsidiaries. You're stepping into a space where innovation, teamwork, and making the unseen connections happen are what we're all about.

Back in 2018, in the heart of Denver, Colorado, a group of dedicated minds came together with a shared vision – to revolutionize the way we connect our world below the surface. And so, DBA Fox Underground Services was born, a part of the dynamic Francois General Contractors family. Since then, we've grown into a leading player in the horizontal directional drilling (HDD) services arena, rocking the Rocky Mountain Region with our expertise. Not only have we revolutionized the horizontal directional drilling industry, we have also had great experiences providing our private utility locates, restoration services and hydrovacing services! We are committed to delivering top-notch, reliable solutions that get the job done the best way possibe.

We're not just about drilling holes; we're about crafting pathways for water, sewer, fiber, and gas applications that keep our communities running smoothly. Our passion for what we do has led us to lay down more than a million feet of conduit over the years, building connections that keep the heartbeat of our region alive.

We take our work seriously, but that doesn't mean we forget to have fun along the way. Our team is a family, and we're here to support each other, learn from each other, and grow together. We believe in an open-door policy, where your ideas and thoughts are not just heard, but valued.

So, whether you're navigating the intricacies of a project, looking to make a difference, or simply wondering what it's like to be a part of something bigger, know that you're in the right place. The ground beneath us might be hidden, but the connections we make here are anything but.

Welcome to a journey where we make connections that matter, where hard work, innovation, and camaraderie create a future that's as solid as the ground we stand on. We're excited to have you with us as we continue building a network that's much more than meets the eye!

Let's dig in and make amazing things happen together!