Shop Supervisor

Founded in 1965, Herc Rentals is one of the leading equipment rental suppliers in North America with 2024 total revenues reaching approximately $3.6 billion. The company, headquartered in Chicago, IL, operates more than 620 locations and employs over 10,200 people across North America.

If you are currently an employee of Herc Rentals, please apply using this link:
Herc Employee Career Portal.

The Shop Supervisor is responsible for training, developing, and managing all heavy‑equipment mechanics, yard workers, and utility workers. This role ensures the highest standards of quality, safety, and customer service through effective maintenance, repair, and operational oversight of the branch’s rental and service equipment.

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

• High school 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 the personal collection.

• Ability to safely lift up to 50 lbs and operate large, heavy machinery.
• Reading and understanding operating procedures, owner’s manuals, and product/warning labels.
• Customer service orientation.
• Solid written and verbal communication skills; basic computer operations.
• Time‑management and adherence to safety and operational standards.

$75k–$80k/year + quarterly profit share & company vehicle.

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 National Guard and Reserves personnel
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 race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, political affiliation, parental status, military service, or any other non‑merit factor.

Nearest Major Market:
Chicago

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