Shop Foreman

Sunbelt Rentals • New Albany, IN

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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’s 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.

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.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of 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 the work is thorough and high quality.
• 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 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 insurance.
• Accident, life, and travel insurance.
• Flexible spending options.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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