Shop Foreman

United Rentals, Inc.; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Discount Program

Career Development

Paid Sick Leave

Vacation Buy Up

Early Wage Access (US)

Inclusive culture

Job summary

United Rentals, Inc. is seeking a Shop Foreman in Austin, TX to lead Service Technicians and supervise maintenance of a diverse fleet. You will drive efficiency, ensure safety, and collaborate with the Service/Branch Manager to maximize location profitability.

With 5+ years of equipment repair experience and strong diagnostic ability, you will mentor staff, manage work orders, and occasionally travel to client sites. This role offers growth toward a Service Manager position.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; trade-school degree a plus.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.
• 5+ years of equipment repair/maintenance experience.
• Advanced mechanical aptitude and tools knowledge.
• Must own tools applicable to position.
• Extensive knowledge of construction equipment and schematics.
• Strong diagnostic and repair skills for various systems.
• Superior customer service, teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the activities of Service Technicians.
• Train and supervise mechanical personnel when necessary.
• Responsible for safe maintenance and repair of a variety of rental equipment.
• Diagnose and supervise the repair of equipment to ensure efficient work.
• Maintain paperwork/electronic work orders daily.
• Travel to customer job sites for repair/maintenance; keep service vehicle clean.
• Other duties assigned as needed.

Skills

5+ years equipment repair experience

Advanced mechanical aptitude

Strong diagnostic skills

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Trade School degree a plus

Tools

Own tools

Job description

Great company. Great people. Great opportunities.

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 Shop Foreman, you’ll assist in leading a maintenance enterprise. You’ll ensure Service Technicians, equipment and materials are utilized properly to maximize productivity. You’ll continually improve efficiency and customer satisfaction, by ensuring equipment is properly maintained and repaired. You will work closely with the Service/Branch Manager, and help build a profitable location with your leadership, service and maintenance knowledge. Excellence in this challenging and rewarding position paves the way for advancement into the role of Service Manager.

What you’ll do:

• Coordinate the activities of Service Technicians
• Train and supervise mechanical personnel when necessary
• Responsible for the safe maintenance and repair of a variety of complex rental equipment
• Diagnose and supervise the repair of equipment to ensure work is performed efficiently
• Maintain paperwork/electronic documentation of work performed (work orders) in a complete and timely manner on a daily basis
• When required, travel to customer job sites for repair/maintenance of rental or customer owned equipment; must maintain service vehicle in a clean and professional manner
• Other duties assigned as needed

Requirements:

• High School Diploma required; trade-School Degree a plus
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record
• 5+ years of experience repairing/maintaining equipment and tools
• Advanced mechanical aptitude and working knowledge of tools
• Must own tools applicable to position
• Extensive knowledge of construction equipment with an advanced understanding of schematics and diagrams
• Strong diagnostic and repair skills for a variety of systems
• Superior customer service, teamwork and verbal/written communication skills

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
• 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

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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 rewardingcareer.

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, location, education, training, experience, skills, and ability.