Shop Foreman

United Rentals•Sparks, NV

About The Position

The Mobile Storage Shop Foreman leads daily shop operations for mobile storage equipment. The role plans and directs technician workflow, oversees advanced diagnostics and repairs, and ensures the safe and efficient use of people, equipment, and materials. The Foreman may also take on other responsibilities and duties as assigned based on company needs. The position is responsible for maintaining and repairing mobile storage equipment—including containers, ground-level offices, office trailers, and modular buildings—at branch and customer locations. It involves advanced, independent diagnosis and repair across multiple trades, accurate work-order and mobile-app documentation, and coaching Fleet Technicians. Travel to customer sites and occasional equipment or parts pickup and delivery may be required. This position is designated Safety Sensitive under United Rentals’ policies and procedures.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 5 years of experience repairing or maintaining equipment and tools.
Active, applicable state-class driver’s license.
Advanced mechanical aptitude and working knowledge of tools.
Good leadership, teamwork, and customer service skills.
Advanced knowledge of the rental cycle.
Working knowledge of company computer systems, schematics, and diagrams.
Good time-management skills.
Advanced diagnostic and repair skills across a variety of systems.
Knowledge of mobile storage equipment, manufacturers’ warranty processes, and work-order/time accounting.
Ability to compile and communicate information accurately.
Ability to coach and mentor Fleet Technicians in advanced technical skills.

Nice To Haves

Manufacturer-sponsored training is a plus.
Trade school training is preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate, and oversee Fleet Technician workflow to maximize shop productivity, safety, and service levels.
Plan, organize, and schedule Fleet Technician activities; delegate tasks and enforce safety procedures.
Monitor employees and ensure work is completed correctly; train and coach Fleet Technicians as needed.
Prioritize work orders and coordinate task sequencing to optimize shop efficiency and productivity.
Serve as a liaison between Fleet Technicians and management.
Order needed parts accurately and independently using reference materials, communicating with necessary vendors and suppliers.
Perform and oversee advanced equipment repairs and diagnostics at branch and customer locations.
Maintain and repair mobile storage equipment, including containers, ground-level offices, office trailers, and modular buildings.
Diagnose problems using schematics and diagnostic programs, including advanced, non-standard, and multi-trade troubleshooting of HVAC, electrical, structural, leak, and damage issues.
Complete complex repairs involving floors, tiles, roofs, walls, framing, doors, windows, screens, caulking, painting, filters or dampers, and replacement of skin and trim.
Maintain complete and timely paperwork and electronic work-order documentation each day.
Record preventative and ready inspections in Rental Flow procedures using work orders and required mobile applications.
Accurately document parts and labor in required mobile applications.
Assist peers in developing diagnostic skills and perform Fleet Technician functions when necessary.
Travel to customer sites for equipment repair or maintenance when required.
Keep the service vehicle clean and professional.
Assist with pickup and delivery of equipment and parts to and from outside vendors and other United Rentals locations for purchase or repair.