Assistant General Manager (Trench Safety)

EquipmentShare•St. Gabriel, LA

7d•$65,000 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

EquipmentShare is hiring an Assistant General Manager for its Trench Safety rental facility in Baton Rouge, Louisiana (Geismar). The role supports the General Manager in operating the branch, maintaining safety and compliance, ensuring equipment and inventory are managed effectively, and delivering strong customer service. The position involves working with a range of trench safety products and accessories, coordinating equipment readiness and rental logistics, overseeing employee training, and monitoring branch performance and business metrics.

Requirements

Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
Authorization to work in the United States.
Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
Ability to adapt to a fast-paced, growing company and stay continuously educated on 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 safety equipment and related products, including trench boxes and stackers, manhole and water-tap boxes, spreader pipe, road plates, Build-A-Box systems, vertical hydraulic shores, ground protection mats, bedding and rock boxes, trench rigging, safety rails, trench ladders, davit and retrieval systems, and pipe plugs.
Create and maintain vendor relationships for service, delivery, and office-related material needs.
Review and maintain invoices.
Procure items needed for daily facility operations.
Maintain DOT compliance records.
Conduct weekly inventory audits for parts and assets.
Implement and maintain employee safety policies at the location.
Assist the General Manager in maximizing branch performance through efficient execution of procedures.
Review monthly profit and loss statements with the General Manager and understand business trends.
Monitor equipment utilization, underperforming assets, warranty recovery, billed mechanical hours, aged receivables, and customer satisfaction.
Conduct weekly safety meetings with location employees.
Ensure branch employees are properly trained on equipment; coordinate required training and maintain completion records.
Assist the General Manager in maintaining a safe and healthy work environment by establishing, following, and enforcing standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations.
Ensure serialized assets and bulk inventory are accurately received, labeled, counted, stored, organized, and reconciled through physical inventory checks.
Monitor work orders and equipment make-readies; ensure equipment is inspected before and after rental, maintain fleet readiness, document damage or missing components, and coordinate repairs and parts.
Verify and process rental orders accurately; coordinate equipment, drivers, deliveries, and pickups; ensure timely off-rent completion; and communicate clearly with customers about 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 paid time off and paid holidays.
401(k) with company match.
Tool and boot reimbursements, depending on role.
Gym membership stipend and 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.