District Service Development Manager

Sunstate; Southlake (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cell phone

Laptop

Truck provided

Quarterly bonus

Annual bonus

Boot allowance

Free equipment rental

My Holiday

Health insurance

401(k) match

Job summary

Sunstate Equipment Co. seeks a District Service Development Manager to lead in-field coaching of technicians, improve diagnostic and repair quality, and drive execution discipline across our service network.

You will partner with branch leadership to align technician development with goals such as first-time fix rates and efficiency, track progress, and adjust coaching plans while maintaining a strong field presence nationwide.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of management level experience in shop and service management, within the construction equipment rental industry is preferred.
• Extensive experience as a senior-level technician with advanced troubleshooting skills across mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems
• Proven ability to coach and develop technicians in field or shop environments
• Strong knowledge of construction equipment systems, repair practices, and safety standards
• Ability to read and interpret technical schematics and translate complex issues into practical guidance
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills with the ability to influence without direct authority
• Ability to work independently in field environments with frequent travel between locations

Responsibilities

• Deliver in-field coaching to technicians during live repair work to improve diagnostic skills, repair quality, and execution discipline
• Reinforce standardized diagnostic processes, including root cause analysis and repair verification, to reduce repeat repairs
• Partner with branch leadership to align technician development with operational goals such as first-time-fix rates and efficiency
• Track technician progress, identify skill gaps, and adjust coaching plans to support ongoing development
• Maintain a strong field presence while providing feedback, insights, and recommendations to improve service performance

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Communication

Travel readiness

Problem-solving

Job description

District Service Development Manager

Sunstate Equipment Co.: Where Safety and People are Core Values!

We take care of our People and it shows!

Sunstate's Advantage

• Company cell phone, laptop and truck provided
• Bonus Incentive on a quarterly basis and annual basis
• Work boot allowance
• Rent ANY of our equipment for FREE
• Unique “My Holiday” benefit lets you celebrate any holiday without using personal time!
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance eligibility after first full month of employment.
• 401 Retirement Plan with up to 6% company match after 90 days.

Position Responsibilities

• Deliver in-field coaching to technicians during live repair work to improve diagnostic skills, repair quality, and execution discipline
• Reinforce standardized diagnostic processes, including root cause analysis and repair verification, to reduce repeat repairs
• Partner with branch leadership to align technician development with operational goals such as first-time-fix rates and efficiency
• Track technician progress, identify skill gaps, and adjust coaching plans to support ongoing development
• Maintain a strong field presence while providing feedback, insights, and recommendations to improve service performance

Position Requirements

• 3-5 years of management level experience in shop and service management, within the construction equipment rental industry is preferred.
• Extensive experience as a senior-level technician with advanced troubleshooting skills across mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems
• Proven ability to coach and develop technicians in field or shop environments
• Strong knowledge of construction equipment systems, repair practices, and safety standards
• Ability to read and interpret technical schematics and translate complex issues into practical guidance
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills with the ability to influence without direct authority
• Ability to work independently in field environments with frequent travel between locations

Why Choose Us?

At Sunstate, every employee is valued, respected, and fairly compensated. More importantly, every employee has a voice that deserves to be heard. We are working hard to challenge the typical ways of business and develop an environment where our employees feel safe, comfortable, and look forward to coming to work. No matter which location you visit, you can’t help but feel the close-knit work-family environment.

We have strategically and organically grown our company from within, promoting from the ground up and providing employees with opportunities to explore their different passions within our own walls. This culture allows our people to develop valuable, marketable skills they can use throughout their career. Plus, with benefits like Baby Bonding, My Holiday vacation time, and discounts on everything from movie tickets to cell phone bills, we’re constantly evolving our resources to provide our people with tools to make their lives easier!

Be YOU at Sunstate

At Sunstate Equipment, we are actively fostering a workplace culture where individuals of all identities and life experiences feel genuinely valued, respected, and appreciated. As a proud equal-opportunity employer, we wholeheartedly welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds and cultures. We recognize and celebrate the unique perspectives they bring, with the understanding that they are the fuel for the innovative ideas that drive the evolution of our industry

Sunstate Equipment Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

A Drug Free Workplace and Participates in E-Verify