Shop Foreman: Lead Equipment Repair & Maintenance

Sunbelt Rentals; San Marcos (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision plans

401(k) Match

Disability Insurance (short/long-term)

Life and Travel insurance

Tuition Reimbursement Options

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid time off (vacation/holidays)

Job summary

Sunbelt Rentals is seeking a Shop Foreman in the service department to supervise technicians, coordinate workload, and ensure efficient repair and maintenance of rental equipment. The role emphasizes training, safety, and quality workmanship in a fast-paced environment.

You will oversee daily operations, schedule service, monitor repairs, and collaborate with other teams to deliver seamless customer service.

Qualifications

• Trade school or college degree (bachelor or associates) preferred.
• Valid Driver’s license.
• Previous supervisory experience.
• 5+ years of mechanical experience within Rental Industry or similar industry.
• Proven customer relations and communications skills.
• Basic computer understanding to enter data or information into a terminal or PC.
• Methods, materials and tools required to repair and maintain rental equipment.
• Proven safety record.

Responsibilities

• Instruct, assist and train service technicians in best practices of equipment repair and safety.
• Perform inspections of completed repairs to ensure thorough and quality of work performed.
• Demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes.
• Work in cooperation with other areas to provide quality, seamless customer service.
• Directs service technicians and yard staff in daily operations.
• Schedules service and maintenance of equipment in the workshop and/or customer job site; including coordinating response to breakdowns with road technicians.
• Monitors all equipment, ensuring that all repairs have been properly designated to the account of a customer, supplier or the profit center.
• Assists Profit Center Manager in training employees, planning, assigning, and directing work; addressing complaints and resolving conflicts.
• Other duties assigned by manager.

Skills

Customer relations

Communication skills

Supervisory experience

Safety awareness

Computer literacy

Education

Trade school or college degree (bachelor or associates) preferred

Tools

Repair tools knowledge

Job description

Sunbelt Rentals is seeking a Shop Foreman in the service department to supervise technicians, coordinate workload, and ensure efficient repair and maintenance of rental equipment. The role emphasizes training, safety, and quality workmanship in a fast-paced environment.

You will oversee daily operations, schedule service, monitor repairs, and collaborate with other teams to deliver seamless customer service.