Shop Foreman

United Rentals; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Discount Program

Career Development & PromotionalOppt.

Additional Vacation Buy Up Program (US

Early Wage Access through Payactiv (US

Paid Sick Leave

Inclusive and welcoming culture

Job summary

United Rentals is seeking a Shop Foreman in Knoxville to lead a maintenance team and optimize the repair and upkeep of a wide range of rental equipment. You will collaborate closely with the Service/Branch Manager to maximize productivity and profitability through strong leadership and technical expertise.

The role requires a high school diploma (trade-school a plus), 5+ years of gear maintenance experience, and the ability to own your toolkit.

Qualifications

• Must have 5+ years of experience repairing/maintaining equipment and tools.
• Advanced mechanical aptitude and working knowledge of tools.
• Extensive knowledge of construction equipment with an advanced understanding of schematics/diagrams.
• Superior customer service, teamwork, and verbal/written communication.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the activities of Service Technicians.
• Train and supervise mechanical personnel as needed.
• Oversee safe maintenance and repair of diverse rental equipment.
• Diagnose and supervise equipment repairs for efficiency.
• Maintain work orders and documentation daily.
• Travel to customer sites for repairs when required; keep service vehicle tidy and professional.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

5+ years experience

Mechanical aptitude

Diagnostic skills

Own tools

Equipment knowledge

Customer service

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Trade-School preferred

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 (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 (https://jobs.unitedrentals.com/about-us/inclusion)

Explore our comprehensive U.S. benefit offerings (http://unitedrentalsbenefits.com/)

For Canadian benefits, click here (https://unitedrentalsbenefitscanada.com/)

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