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Shop Foreman

$36 - $56 per hour

United Rentals

Mobile Storage Shop Foreman

Great company. Great people. Great opportunities. If you'd like the chance to make your mark with the world's largest equipment rental provider, come build your future with United Rentals!

The Mobile Storage Shop Foreman leads daily shop operations for mobile storage equipment by planning and directing technician workflow, overseeing advanced diagnostics and repairs, and ensuring safe, efficient use of people, equipment, and materials. This role may include other responsibilities and duties as assigned from time to time, based upon company needs.

What you'll do:

  • Plan, coordinate, and oversee Fleet Technician workflow to maximize shop productivity, safety, and service levels.
  • Operations Coordination and Workflow Management
  • Plan, organize, and schedule Fleet Technician activities as needed
  • Delegate tasks and enforce safety procedures
  • Monitor employees and ensure that work is done correctly
  • Train and coach Fleet Technicians when necessary
  • Prioritize work order requests/items to maximize shop efficiency
  • Coordinate workflow and task sequencing to optimize productivity
  • Serve as liaison between Fleet Technicians and management
  • When necessary and without supervision, accurately order needed parts using reference material as required, including communication with all necessary vendors and suppliers
  • Perform and oversee advanced equipment repair and diagnostics at the branch and customer locations.
  • Using a high degree of independent judgement, responsible for the safe maintenance and repair of mobile storage equipment, including containers, ground-level offices, office trailers, and modular buildings at branch or customer locations
  • Ability to diagnose problems with all mobile storage equipment appropriately, utilizing schematics and diagnostic programs
  • Perform advanced, non-standard, and multi-trade troubleshooting, including HVAC, electrical, structural problems, complex leaks or damage
  • Complete complex repairs: remove, repair, and install floors, tiles, roofs, walls, framing, doors, windows, screens, caulking, painting, filters/dampers, replacing skin, trim
  • Maintain paperwork/electronic documentation of work performed (work orders) in a complete and timely manner on a daily basis
  • Record preventative and ready inspection completion in Rental Flow procedures utilizing work orders and required mobile applications
  • Document parts and labor accurately within the required mobile applications
  • Assist peers in developing diagnostic skills and may perform Fleet Technician functions when necessary
  • When required, travel to the customer site for repair/maintenance of mobile storage equipment
  • Maintain a service vehicle in a clean and professional manner
  • May assist in the pick up and delivery of equipment and parts to and from outside vendors and other United Rentals locations for purchase and/or repair

Requirements:

  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • 5+ years of experience repairing/maintaining equipment and tools
  • Manufacturer-sponsored training a plus
  • Trade school training preferred
  • 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
  • Working knowledge of schematics and diagrams
  • Good time management skills
  • Advanced diagnostic and repair skills for a variety of systems
  • Knowledge of mobile storage equipment; manufacturers' warranty process; and work order/time spent accounting
  • Requires the ability to compile and communicate information accurately
  • Ability to coach and mentor Fleet Technicians on advanced technical skills

For Safety Sensitive Roles:

This position is deemed Safety Sensitive for purposes of United Rentals' policies and procedures.

Why join us?

We don't just "talk the talk!" We're an award-winning company (recently named a Glassdoor Best Place to Work in 2026) that truly cares about our people - That's why we offer best-in-class benefits and perks that will support you and your family. In addition to our health and financial plans, we also offer:

  • Paid Parental Leave
  • United Compassion Fund
  • Employee Discount Program
  • Career Development & Promotional Opportunities
  • Additional Vacation Buy Up Program (US Only)
  • Early Wage Access through Payactiv (US Hourly Only)
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • An inclusive and welcoming culture

Explore our comprehensive U.S. benefit offerings

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United Rentals, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes employment decisions regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or any other status protected by law. If you need a reasonable accommodation at any point of the application process, please email View email address on click.appcast.io for assistance.

At United Rentals, we proudly hire active duty members, veterans, reservists, and their families. The values that define your serviceleadership, discipline, integrity, and teamworkare the same values that drive our success. With many veterans already part of our team, we're ready to help you transition into a rewarding career.

United Rentals consists of a wide variety of roles with different duties and responsibilities. The actual pay rate offered to candidates varies depending upon a wide range of factors including specific position, education, training, experience, skills, and ability.

Compensation Range:

$36.00 - $56.00

United Rentals
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