Shop Foreman

United Rentals•Sparks, NV

About The Position

The Mobile Storage Shop Foreman leads daily shop operations for mobile storage equipment, planning and directing technician workflow, overseeing advanced diagnostics and repairs, and ensuring safe, efficient use of people, equipment, and materials. The role may include other responsibilities and duties assigned based on company needs. The foreman may perform work at the branch and customer locations, and may travel to customer sites for repairs or maintenance. The 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-spent accounting.
Ability to compile and communicate information accurately.
Ability to coach and mentor Fleet Technicians on advanced technical skills.

Nice To Haves

Manufacturer-sponsored training.
Trade school training.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, schedule, coordinate, and oversee Fleet Technician activities and workflow to maximize productivity, safety, and service levels.
Delegate tasks, enforce safety procedures, monitor employees, and ensure work is completed correctly.
Train and coach Fleet Technicians, assist peers in developing diagnostic skills, and mentor technicians on advanced technical skills.
Prioritize work orders and sequence tasks to improve shop efficiency and productivity.
Serve as a liaison between Fleet Technicians and management.
Order required parts accurately and independently when necessary, using reference materials and communicating with vendors and suppliers.
Perform and oversee advanced equipment repairs and diagnostics at branch and customer locations.
Safely maintain and repair mobile storage equipment, including containers, ground-level offices, office trailers, and modular buildings.
Diagnose problems using schematics and diagnostic programs, and perform advanced, non-standard, multi-trade troubleshooting involving HVAC, electrical, structural issues, complex leaks, or damage.
Complete complex repairs involving floors, tiles, roofs, walls, framing, doors, windows, screens, caulking, painting, filters or dampers, replacement skin, and trim.
Maintain complete and timely daily work-order paperwork and electronic documentation.
Record preventive and ready inspections using work orders, Rental Flow procedures, and required mobile applications.
Accurately document parts and labor in required mobile applications.
Perform Fleet Technician functions when necessary.
Travel to customer sites for mobile storage 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.