Shop Foreman: Lead Service Techs & Equipment Maintenance

United Rentals (N A); Topeka (KS); 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 & Promotional Op

Additional Vacation Buy Up Program (US

Early Wage Access through Payactiv (US

Paid Sick Leave

Job summary

United Rentals, Inc. is seeking a Shop Foreman to lead a maintenance operation and guide Service Technicians in the safe maintenance and repair of a variety of rental equipment. You will help maximize productivity, maintain accurate work orders, and support a customer-focused culture.

You will collaborate with the Service/Branch Manager to build a profitable location and develop leadership and maintenance expertise for advancement into a Service Manager role.

Qualifications

• 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.

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) 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.

Skills

Advanced mechanical aptitude

Strong diagnostic skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Verbal/written communication

Construction equipment knowledge

Schematics & diagrams understanding

Own tools

Education

High School Diploma

Trade-School Degree

Job description

United Rentals, Inc. is seeking a Shop Foreman to lead a maintenance operation and guide Service Technicians in the safe maintenance and repair of a variety of rental equipment. You will help maximize productivity, maintain accurate work orders, and support a customer-focused culture.

You will collaborate with the Service/Branch Manager to build a profitable location and develop leadership and maintenance expertise for advancement into a Service Manager role.