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United Rentals

Shop Foreman

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What they do

A Construction Foreman supervises work crews at construction sites. Hires and manages construction workers and directs work according to plans developed by a project manager and architects. May specialize in a particular type of building project such as residential or industrial construction, or a particular part or stage of the construction process.

$78,897 / year median in Virginia

+7% projected growth

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Job Description

  • _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!
  • As a Shop Foreman, you'll assist in leading a maintenance enterprise.
You'll ensure Service Technicians, equipment and materials are utilized properly to maximize productivity. You'll continually improve efficiency and customer satisfaction, by ensuring equipment is properly maintained and repaired. You will work closely with the Service/Branch Manager, and help build a profitable location with your leadership, service and maintenance knowledge. Excellence in this challenging and rewarding position paves the way for advancement into the role of Service Manager.
  • What you'll do:
  • + Coordinate the activities of Service Technicians + Train and supervise mechanical personnel when necessary + Responsible for the safe maintenance and repair of a variety of complex rental equipment + Diagnose and supervise the repair of equipment to ensure work is performed efficiently + Maintain paperwork/electronic documentation of work performed (work orders) in a complete and timely manner on a daily basis + When required, travel to customer job sites for repair/maintenance of rental or customer owned equipment; must maintain service vehicle in a clean and professional manner + Other duties assigned as needed •
Requirements:
  • + High School Diploma required; trade-School Degree a plus + Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record + 5+ years of experience repairing/maintaining equipment and tools + Advanced mechanical aptitude and working knowledge of tools + Must own tools applicable to position + Extensive knowledge of construction equipment with an advanced understanding of schematics and diagrams + Strong diagnostic and repair skills for a variety of systems + Superior customer service, teamwork and verbal/written communication skills 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 (http://jobs.unitedrentals.com/creative/culture) + 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 (https://jobs.unitedrentals.com/about-us/inclusion) Explore our comprehensive U.S. benefit offerings (http://unitedrentalsbenefits.com/) For Canadian benefits, click here (https://unitedrentalsbenefitscanada.com/) 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 careers@ur.com for assistance. At United Rentals, we proudly hire active duty members, veterans, reservists, and their families. The values that define your service—leadership, discipline, integrity, and teamwork—are 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:
$35.20 - $52.75