Service Manager

UR Work; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 76,820 - 115,230; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Discount Program

Career Development Opportunities

Paid Sick Leave

Inclusive culture

Job summary

A leading equipment rental provider is seeking a Service Manager in Bakersfield, California. In this role, you will lead a team of technicians focusing on maintenance, safety, and customer satisfaction. You'll manage budgeting and performance metrics while fostering a culture of excellence and safety. Experience in equipment maintenance and leadership is essential. This position offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including health plans and paid parental leave.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required; trade-school degree a plus; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.
• Extensive Equipment Fleet Maintenance and leadership experience.
• 5 years’ service and maintenance experience and a minimum of 3 years supervisory experience.
• Strong knowledge of maintenance accounting and P&L.

Responsibilities

• Motivate, coach and train technicians to meet quality standards.
• Responsible for R&M, P&L and associated costs/budget.
• Lead, plan and measure service and maintenance performance metrics.
• Oversee parts department activities for optimal service.
• Promote a culture of safety and discipline through leadership.

Skills

Leadership skills

Customer service skills

Maintenance accounting knowledge

Basic computer skills (Excel)

Motivational skills

Education

High School diploma

Trade-school degree

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

If you’d like the chance to make your mark with the world’s largest equipment rental provider, come build your future with United Rentals!

As a Service Manager at a United Rentals Mobile Storage branch, you’ll be the leader of a major maintenance enterprise. You’ll have the opportunity to hire and motivate an amazing team of Service Technicians. You’ll continually improve efficiency and customer satisfaction, by ensuring equipment is properly maintained and repaired. You will work closely with the Branch Manager, and help build a profitable location with your leadership, service and maintenance knowledge, and business management.

What you'll do:

• Motivate, coach and train technicians to exceed time & quality standards and comply with standard repair and maintenance processes
• Staff location adequately based on skills and workload
• Responsible for R&M, P&L and associated costs/budget
• Lead, plan, measure and continuous improvement of all service and maintenance performance metrics
• Oversee parts department activities, to ensure optimal customer service, technician/shops/OEC productivity and cost control
• Maintain knowledge of current DOT Requirements
• Ensure training and focus to avoid preventable accidents and other DOT Citations
• Evaluate performance and promotability of team members. Identify and provide necessary skills training and regular coaching
• Promote a culture of safety and discipline through leadership, exemplary personal compliance, accountability and communication
• Other duties assigned as needed

Requirements:

• High School diploma required; trade-school degree a plus; bachelor’s degree preferred
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record
• Extensive Equipment Fleet Maintenance and leadership experience
• 5 years’ service and maintenance experience and a minimum of 3 years supervisory experience
• Strong motivational and leadership skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Strong knowledge of maintenance accounting and P&L
• Basic computer skills (Excel)

This position is deemed Safety Sensitive for purposes of United Rentals’ policies and procedures.

Why join us?

We don’t just “talk the talk!” We’re an award‑winning company (recently named a Glassdoor Best Place to Work in 2026) that truly cares about our people – That’s why we offer best‑in‑class benefits and perks that will support you and your family. In addition to our health and financial plans, we also offer:

• Paid Parental Leave
• United Compassion Fund (http://jobs.unitedrentals.com/creative/culture)
• Employee Discount Program
• Career Development & Promotional Opportunities
• Additional Vacation Buy Up Program (US Only)
• Early Wage Access through Payactiv (US Hourly Only)
• Paid Sick Leave
• An inclusive and welcoming culture (http://jobs.unitedrentals.com/creative/diversity)

Learn more about our full US benefit offerings (http://unitedrentalsbenefits.com/) here.

United Rentals, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes employment decisions regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or any other status protected by law. If you need a reasonable accommodation at any point of the application process, please email [e-mail] for assistance.

At United Rentals, we proudly hire active duty members, veterans, reservists, and their families. The values that define your service—leadership, discipline, integrity, and teamwork—are the same values that drive our success. With many veterans already part of our team, we’re ready to help you transition into a rewarding career.

United Rentals consists of a wide variety of roles with different duties and responsibilities. The actual pay rate offered to candidates varies depending upon a wide range of factors including specific position, education, training, experience, skills, and ability.

Compensation Range:

$76,820.00 - $115,230.00