Shop Supervisor

Founded in 1965, Herc Rentals is one of the leading equipment rental suppliers in North America with 2025 total revenues reaching approximately $4.4 billion. Herc Rentals serves customers through approximately 607 locations and has about 10,000 employees in North America.

About the role

The Shop Supervisor utilizes mechanical expertise to support branch needs in a professional, safe, and timely manner. This position is responsible for training, developing, and managing heavy equipment mechanics, yard workers, and utility workers, appraising their performance, and ensuring cost-effective maintenance and repair of all rental and service equipment. The incumbent acts as a master technician and leadership role for product knowledge within the branch, representing Herc Rentals professionally with customers.

Responsibilities

• Develop consistent and regular schedules for mechanics and yard technicians to perform maintenance on heavy equipment, construction equipment, and machinery
• Diagnose and troubleshoot fuel systems, electrical systems, hydraulic systems, and propane systems
• Operate equipment such as boom lifts, forklifts, compressors, generators, hydraulics, pumps, and assorted tools
• Communicate effectively and professionally with customers
• Audit and satisfy all required documentation, including timesheets, checklists, receiving records, repair orders, and maintenance logs
• Manage and order parts for equipment
• Maintain a clean and organized work area
• Assist mechanics with duties and general service and maintenance record keeping
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Valid driver’s license
• Own a general mechanic’s tool set capable of supporting a heavy equipment fleet and willingness to expand personal tool collection

Skills

• Ability to safely lift up to 50 lbs
• Ability to operate large, heavy machinery
• Ability to read and comprehend operating procedures, owner’s manuals, and product/warning labels
• Strong customer service skills
• Solid written and verbal communication skills
• Basic computer operations
• Understanding of time management and adherence to operating procedures

Pay

$82,000 - $87,000 salary + company truck

Benefits

• Keeping you healthy
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Flex spending and health savings accounts
  • Virtual Health Visits and 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