Assistant General Manager (Trench Safety)

EquipmentShare•Milwaukee, WI

7d•$65,000 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

EquipmentShare is hiring an Assistant General Manager (Site Solutions - Trench Safety) at our rental facility in Milwaukee, WI. This role involves managing trench safety equipment, vendor relationships, procurement, DOT compliance, inventory audits, and implementing safety policies. The Assistant General Manager will support the General Manager in ensuring branch performance, reviewing financial statements, monitoring key metrics, conducting safety meetings, and overseeing equipment readiness and rental processes. The company utilizes a proprietary technology platform (T3) to support operations and aims to transform the construction industry through innovation and technology.

Requirements

Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
Authorized to work in the U.S.
Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
Ability to adapt to the fast pace of a growing company and stay continuously educated on the latest EquipmentShare products and services.
At least 3-4 years of rental industry experience, preferably in a management role.
Working knowledge of excavation, trench safety, and OSHA/DOT requirements.

Nice To Haves

Experience with trench safety equipment is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Understand and manage trench boxes and stackers, manhole and water-tap boxes, spreader pipe, road plates, Build-A-Box systems, vertical hydraulic shores, ground protection mats, bedding/rock boxes, trench rigging, safety rails, trench ladders, davit/retrieval systems, pipe plugs, and related accessories.
Create and maintain healthy vendor relationships, including service, delivery, and office-related material needs.
Complete invoice review and maintenance.
Procurement of all items needed for daily operation of the facility.
Maintain DOT compliance records.
Conduct weekly inventory audits for parts and assets.
Implement and maintain safety policies for all employees at the location.
Assist General Manager to ensure maximum branch performance through efficient execution of procedures.
Review monthly profit and loss statements with the General Manager to understand the business and business trends.
Monitor metrics including, but not limited to: equipment utilization; underperforming assets; warranty recovery; billed mechanical hours; aged receivables and customer satisfaction.
Conduct weekly safety meetings with all location employees.
Ensure all branch employees have been properly trained on all equipment. Conduct and orchestrate all required training. Manage all records of completion.
Assist the General Manager in maintaining a safe and healthy work environment by establishing, following and enforcing standards and procedures while complying with legal regulations.
Ensure serialized assets and bulk inventory are accurately received, labeled, counted, stored, organized, and routinely reconciled through physical inventory checks.
Monitor work orders and make-readies, ensure equipment is inspected before and after rental, maintain fleet rent-ready status, promptly document damage or missing components, and coordinate necessary repairs and parts.
Verify and process rental orders accurately, coordinate equipment, drivers, deliveries, and pickups, ensure timely off-rent completion, and maintain clear customer communication regarding schedules and changes.
Ensure employees understand basic excavation and trench safety requirements relevant to their roles.

Benefits

Monthly Family Dinner Night
Competitive compensation
Full medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time employees
Generous PTO + paid holidays
401(k) + company match
Tool and boot reimbursements (role dependent)
Gym membership stipend + wellness programs
Company events, food truck nights, and monthly team dinners
16 hours of paid volunteer time per year
Career advancement, leadership training, and professional development opportunities