Shop Foreman

University of Richmond•Torrance, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Shop Foreman, you will assist in leading a maintenance enterprise, ensuring Service Technicians, equipment, and materials are utilized properly to maximize productivity. You will continually improve efficiency and customer satisfaction by ensuring equipment is properly maintained and repaired. This role involves working closely with the Service/Branch Manager to build a profitable location through leadership, service, and maintenance knowledge. Excellence in this position offers a path for advancement into the role of Service Manager. United Rentals, founded in 1997, is the world’s largest equipment rental company, operating an integrated network of rental locations across North America, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand, including 49 states, every Canadian province, and Puerto Rico.

Requirements

High School Diploma required
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
This position is deemed Safety Sensitive for purposes of United Rentals’ policies and procedures

Nice To Haves

trade-School Degree a plus

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