Lead Heavy Equipment Shop Supervisor

Herc Rentals; Portage (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage

401(k) plan with company match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Herc Rentals in Portage, Indiana, is seeking a Shop Supervisor to lead heavy equipment mechanics, yard workers and utility staff in a safe, professional manner. You will train, schedule, and manage performance to ensure timely maintenance and repair of the rental fleet while acting as a professional representative to customers.

We seek a hands-on leader with strong diagnostic skills across fuel, electrical, hydraulic, and propane systems, plus excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Highschool diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver's license is required.
• Own a general mechanic's tool set and be willing to expand.

Responsibilities

• Develop consistent schedules for mechanics and yard technicians to maintain heavy equipment.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot fuel, electrical, hydraulic, and propane systems.
• Operate equipment such as boom lifts, forklifts, generators, hydraulics, pumps and tools.
• Communicate effectively with customers and colleagues.
• Maintain documentation, timesheets, checklists, and repair logs.
• Manage and order parts for equipment.
• Keep work area clean and organized and supervise others.
• Assist mechanics with duties and service records.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Time management

Reading SOPs

Safe lifting 50 lbs

Equipment operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

General mechanic's tool set

Job description

Herc Rentals in Portage, Indiana, is seeking a Shop Supervisor to lead heavy equipment mechanics, yard workers and utility staff in a safe, professional manner. You will train, schedule, and manage performance to ensure timely maintenance and repair of the rental fleet while acting as a professional representative to customers.

We seek a hands-on leader with strong diagnostic skills across fuel, electrical, hydraulic, and propane systems, plus excellent communication.