About this role
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Founded in 1965, Herc Rentals is one of the leading equipment rental suppliers in North America with 2024 pro forma total revenues reaching approximately $5.1 billion. Herc Rentals’ parent company, known as Herc Holdings Inc., listed on the New York Stock Exchange on July 1, 2016, under the symbol “HRI.” Herc Rentals serves customers through approximately 612 locations and has about 9,900 employees in North America as of September 30, 2025.
Job Purpose
The purpose of the Shop Supervisor position is to utilize the mechanical expertise of the candidate to support the needs of the branch in a professional, safe and timely manner. An individual in this position will be responsible for the training, development and management of all of the heavy equipment mechanics, yard workers and utility workers, appraising their performances and utilizing the most cost-effective means for maintenance and repair of all rental and service equipment. The candidate will also insure all that all service calls are handled in a professional and precise manner at the highest standards of quality. This incumbent is a master technician and assumes a leadership role of product knowledge within the branch and acts as a professional representative of Herc Rentals with our customers. He/she performs at a high standard of quality level within the branch. He/she has mastered the operating standards of the facility, the region and corporation.
What you will do...
- Develop consistent and regular schedules for all of the mechanics and yard technicians to perform various types of maintenance on heavy equipment, construction equipment and various pieces of machinery
- Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot fuel systems, electrical systems, hydraulic systems and propane systems
- Must be able to operate equipment such as boom lifts, forklifts, compressors, portable and stationary generators, hydraulics, pumps and assorted tools and equipment
- Must be able to communicate effectively and professionally with our customers
- Satisfy and audit, in a timely manner, all required documentation, timesheets, checklists, receiving records and repair order and maintenance logs
- Manage and order various parts for the equipment
- Supervise the work area into a clean and organized workspace
- Assist mechanics with other duties
- Assist with general service and maintenance record keeping
- Perform additional duties as assigned
Requirements
- Highschool diploma or GED
- A valid driver's license
- Own a general mechanic's tool set, capable of supporting a heavy equipment fleet, and be willing to expand their own personal tool collection
Skills
- Ability to safely lift up to 50 LBs
- Ability to operate large, heavy machinery
- Ability to read and comprehend the standards of operating procedures, owner’s manuals and product/warning labels
- Customer service
- Must possess solid written and verbal communication skills and be able to perform basic computer operations
- Understands the importance of time management, standards of operating procedures, owner’s manuals and product/warning labels
Req #: 66874
Pay Range: $75,000-$80,000.00/Annually
Please be advised that the actual salary offered for any position is subject to the company's sole discretion and may be influenced by various factors, including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, experience, location, and overall fit for the role.
Herc Rentals values its employees and provides excellent compensation and benefits packages which are not limited to the following.
Keeping you healthy
Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
Life and disability insurance
Flex spending and health savings accounts
Virtual Health Visits
24 Hour Nurse Line
Healthy Pregnancy Program
Tobacco Cessation Program
Weight Loss Program
Building Your Financial Future
401(k) plan with company match
Employee Stock Purchase Program
Life & Work Harmony
Paid Time Off (Holidays, Vacations, Sick Days)
Paid parental leave.
Military leave & support for those in the National Guard and Reserves
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Adoption Assistance Reimbursement Program
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Auto & Home Insurance Discounts
Protecting You & Your Family
Company Paid Life Insurance
Supplemental Life Insurance
Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
Company Paid Disability Insurance
Supplemental Disability Insurance
Group Legal Plan
Critical Illness Insurance
Accident Insurance
Herc does not discriminate in employment based on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, political affiliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.
Other facts
About Herc Rentals
Herc Rentals is a premier, full-service equipment rental company providing customers with the equipment, services, and solutions they need to achieve optimal performance safely, efficiently, and effectively. With 60 years of equipment rental expertise, approximately 10,200 employees, and 622 locations across the United States and Canada, Herc Rentals serves a broad range of customers, industries, and markets making a difference in communities across North America.
What you'll do
- The Shop Supervisor is responsible for managing and training mechanics and yard workers, ensuring high-quality maintenance and repair of rental equipment. They also handle scheduling, documentation, and customer service interactions.
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