Shop Supervisor

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