Shop Foreman

Sunbelt Rentals, Inc. • Gadsden, AL

4d • $26 - $35

About The Position

Sunbelt Rentals is seeking a Shop Foreman to supervise employees who repair and maintain rental equipment. The role assists in coordinating and directing 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 involves directing service technicians and yard staff in daily operations, coordinating equipment service and maintenance in the workshop or at customer job sites, and working with road technicians to respond to breakdowns. The role also supports the Profit Center Manager with employee training and work assignments, and helps address complaints and resolve conflicts. The position may require working indoors or outdoors, depending on job needs, and lifting 50 pounds or more.

Sunbelt Rentals describes itself as an equipment rental company with a broad fleet and emphasizes employee investment, competitive benefits, and on-the-job training for eligible employees. The listed base pay range is $25.71–$35.35; starting pay may vary based on factors including 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 understanding 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.
• Ability to meet physical demands that include bending, squatting, crouching, reaching, lifting 50 pounds or more, and working indoors or outdoors when required.

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 and quality work.
• Work to improve operations, reduce turnaround times, and streamline work processes.
• Cooperate 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 responses with road technicians.
• Monitor equipment and ensure repairs are properly assigned to a customer, supplier, or profit center account.
• Assist the Profit Center Manager with training employees, 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.
• 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.
• On-the-job training for eligible employees.

What This Job Offers

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