Shop Foreman — Lead Equipment Maintenance

1001 United Rentals (N A), Inc; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Parental Leave

United Compassion Fund

Employee Discount Program

Career Development & PromotionalOpport

Additional Vacation

Buy Up Program

Early Wage Access through Payactiv

Paid Sick Leave

Job summary

United Rentals, Inc. is seeking a Shop Foreman to help lead a maintenance team and ensure equipment is properly maintained and repaired. You will work closely with the Service/Branch Manager to build a profitable location through leadership, service, and maintenance knowledge.

The role offers opportunities for advancement to Service Manager, with emphasis on efficiency, productivity, and customer satisfaction in a safety-sensitive environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; trade-school degree a plus.
• 5+ years of experience repairing/maintaining equipment and tools.
• Advanced mechanical aptitude with working knowledge of tools.

Responsibilities

• 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).
• 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.

Skills

5+ years equipment repair experience

Advanced mechanical aptitude

Tools and equipment knowledge

Diagnostic and repair skills

Customer service & teamwork

Verbal/written communication

Education

High School Diploma

Trade-School Degree (preferred)

Job description

United Rentals, Inc. is seeking a Shop Foreman to help lead a maintenance team and ensure equipment is properly maintained and repaired. You will work closely with the Service/Branch Manager to build a profitable location through leadership, service, and maintenance knowledge.

The role offers opportunities for advancement to Service Manager, with emphasis on efficiency, productivity, and customer satisfaction in a safety-sensitive environment.