Assistant General Manager (Trench Safety)

EquipmentShare•Baton Rouge, LA

7d•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 overseeing facility operations, equipment and inventory, employee safety and training, customer rentals, and branch performance. The position requires knowledge of trench safety equipment and rental operations, with a focus on maintaining safe, compliant, efficient, and customer-focused operations.

Requirements

Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
Authorized to work in the United States.
Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
Ability to adapt to the fast pace of a 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.
Ability to sit at a desk and work on a computer for prolonged periods.
Ability to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Nice To Haves

Management experience in the rental industry.
Experience with trench safety equipment.

Responsibilities

Understand and manage trench safety equipment and accessories, 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/rock boxes, trench rigging, safety rails, trench ladders, davit/retrieval systems, and pipe plugs.
Create and maintain vendor relationships for service, delivery, and office-related material needs.
Review and maintain invoices, and procure items needed for daily facility operations.
Maintain DOT compliance records.
Conduct weekly audits of parts and asset inventory.
Implement and maintain safety policies for all employees at the location.
Assist the General Manager in achieving maximum branch performance through efficient execution of procedures.
Review monthly profit and loss statements with the General Manager and understand business performance and trends.
Monitor equipment utilization, underperforming assets, warranty recovery, billed mechanical hours, aged receivables, and customer satisfaction.
Conduct weekly safety meetings and ensure branch employees are properly trained on equipment; coordinate required training and maintain completion records.
Help maintain a safe and healthy work environment by establishing, following, and enforcing standards and procedures in compliance 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 rentals, maintain fleet readiness, document damage or missing components, and coordinate repairs and parts.
Verify and process rental orders, 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, subject to restrictions.
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.