Shop Foreman

United Rentals•Byron Center, MI

About The Position

As a Shop Foreman at United Rentals, you will assist in leading a maintenance enterprise and ensure Service Technicians, equipment, and materials are used effectively to maximize productivity. You will help improve efficiency and customer satisfaction by ensuring rental equipment is properly maintained and repaired. Working closely with the Service/Branch Manager, you will contribute leadership and maintenance expertise to help build a profitable location. Success in this role can lead to advancement to Service Manager.

Requirements

High school diploma required; trade-school degree is a plus.
Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
At least 5 years of experience repairing or maintaining equipment and tools.
Advanced mechanical aptitude and working knowledge of tools.
Must own tools applicable to the position.
Extensive knowledge of construction equipment and advanced understanding of schematics and diagrams.
Strong diagnostic and repair skills across a variety of systems.
Superior customer service, teamwork, and verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Trade-school degree.

Responsibilities

Coordinate the activities of Service Technicians.
Train and supervise mechanical personnel when necessary.
Ensure the safe maintenance and repair of a variety of complex rental equipment.
Diagnose equipment issues and supervise repairs to ensure work is performed efficiently.
Complete and maintain paperwork or electronic work-order documentation accurately and on time each day.
Travel to customer job sites when required to repair or maintain rental or customer-owned equipment.
Maintain the service vehicle in a clean and professional manner.
Perform other duties as assigned.