Rental Operations Lead — Fleet, Safety & Growth

Tellus Equip; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Tellus Equipment Solutions seeks a Rental Operations Manager to lead the rent-to-rent business in San Antonio, overseeing fleet, maintenance, logistics, and safety to drive profitability and growth.

Ideal candidates bring 3+ years in rental operations, strong leadership, fleet metrics experience, OSHA compliance, and proficiency with rental software. This role is hands-on and regional in scope.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in rental operations or dealership management.
• 2+ years direct supervisory experience managing mechanics, drivers, or staff.
• Experience managing utilization, budget, and P&L metrics.
• Knowledge of diesel engines, hydraulics, and electrical systems in compact equipment.

Responsibilities

• Define and build the rental operating model with VP of Sales.
• Oversee fleet maintenance, dispatch, and utilization to meet job-site needs.
• Lead the Rental Coordinator and cross-functional team daily.
• Enforce safety standards and regulatory compliance across operations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Team development

Strategic thinking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate or bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

CDK Intellidealer

Integrated Rental

Salesforce

GPS fleet-tracking

Job description

Tellus Equipment Solutions seeks a Rental Operations Manager to lead the rent-to-rent business in San Antonio, overseeing fleet, maintenance, logistics, and safety to drive profitability and growth.

Ideal candidates bring 3+ years in rental operations, strong leadership, fleet metrics experience, OSHA compliance, and proficiency with rental software. This role is hands-on and regional in scope.