Shop Foreman

Sunbelt Rentals, Inc. • Sparks, NV

5d • $27 - $37

About The Position

Sunbelt Rentals is seeking a Shop Foreman to supervise employees repairing and maintaining rental equipment. The role helps coordinate and direct the Service Department workload to maximize efficiency and productivity while ensuring quality repair work. The Shop Foreman advises on technician skills and training needs and consistently demonstrates Sunbelt Rentals’ core values.

The position includes directing service technicians and yard staff, coordinating equipment service and maintenance in the workshop or at customer job sites, and working with road technicians to respond to breakdowns. It also supports the Profit Center Manager with employee training, work assignments, performance direction, complaint handling, and conflict resolution.

The physical demands include bending, squatting, crouching, reaching, lifting 50 pounds or more, and working indoors or outdoors as required. The posted base pay range is $27.07–$37.21; the starting rate may vary based on factors such as position, location, education, training, and experience.

Requirements

• Valid driver's license.
• Previous supervisory experience.
• At least 5 years of mechanical experience in the rental industry or a similar industry.
• Proven customer relations and communication skills.
• Basic computer skills to enter data or information into a terminal or PC.
• Knowledge of methods, materials, and tools required to repair and maintain rental equipment.
• Proven safety record.

Nice To Haves

• Trade school or college degree (bachelor's or associate degree) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Instruct, assist, and train service technicians in equipment repair and safety best practices.
• Inspect completed repairs to ensure thorough, high-quality work.
• Improve operations, reduce turnaround times, and streamline work processes.
• Work with other areas to provide quality, seamless customer service.
• Direct service technicians and yard staff in daily operations.
• Schedule equipment service and maintenance in the workshop and/or at customer job sites, including coordinating breakdown response with road technicians.
• Monitor equipment and ensure repairs are assigned to the appropriate customer, supplier, or profit center account.
• Assist the Profit Center Manager with employee training, planning, assigning, and directing work; addressing complaints; and resolving conflicts.
• Perform other duties assigned by the manager.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision plans.
• 401(k) match.
• Volunteer time off.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Accident, life, and travel insurance.
• Flexible spending.
• Tuition reimbursement options.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Length of Service Awards.
• 12–25 vacation days depending on years of service.
• 5 sick days.
• 6 holidays.
• 2 half-day holidays.
• 2 floating holidays.
• 1 inclusion day.
• 1 volunteer day.
• Extensive on-the-job training for eligible employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed