Shop Foreman

United Rentals, Inc.; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading equipment rental provider seeks a Shop Foreman to lead a maintenance team in Baton Rouge. In this challenging role, you will ensure the efficient operation and servicing of equipment while mentoring technicians. Successful candidates will join a well-respected organization, recognized for their commitment to employee development and excellence.

Benefits

Career Development & Promotional Opportunities

Additional Vacation Buy Up Program

Early Wage Access through Payactiv

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience repairing/maintaining equipment.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Extensive knowledge of construction equipment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate activities of Service Technicians.
• Ensure safe maintenance and repair of rental equipment.
• Maintain documentation of work performed.

Skills

Advanced mechanical aptitude

Strong diagnostic skills

Customer service skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma

Trade-School Degree

Tools

Tools applicable to position

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 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.

We don’t just “talk the talk!” We’re an award-winning company (recently named a Glassdoor Best Place to Work in 2023) 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:

Career Development & Promotional Opportunities

Additional Vacation Buy Up Program (US Only)

Early Wage Access through Payactiv (US Hourly Only)

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

About Us

Founded in 1997, United Rentals is the largest equipment rental company in the world, with an integrated network of rental locations in North America, Europe, Australia and New Zealand. In North America, the company operates in 49 states, every Canadian province and Puerto Rico.