District Assistant Branch Manager

Overview

District Assistant Branch Manager — Chicago, IL, USA, 60616. Employment Status:
Full-time. Posting

Start Date:

7/15/26.

If you are currently an employee of Herc Rentals, please apply using the Herc Employee Career Portal (URL not clickable).

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’ 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 609 locations and has about 9,700 employees in North America as of March 31, 2026.

The District Assistant Branch Manager is a one to two year rotational role within a designated Herc Rentals district. This position assists with the management of multiple branches, ensuring equipment rental and sales services are executed effectively and to high quality standards. The role is designed as a developmental path to becoming a branch manager and reports directly to the District Manager.

The District Assistant Branch Manager identifies opportunities to maintain and improve the district’s competitive position and profitability.

• Support profit and loss reporting, budgetary planning, and operational reviews across assigned branches
• Conduct operational reviews and process improvements within the district
• Develop and maintain relationships with customers at multiple branch locations
• Assist with employee relations and staffing levels, supporting branch teams as needed
• Participate in fleet management and optimization across the district
• Develop, implement, and train staff on safety plans and procedures
• Ensure Federal compliance with OSHA regulations and DOT standards at all district branches
• Conduct audits and support compliance initiatives
• Collaborate with the District Manager and branch managers to drive operational excellence

• Must be a current Herc Rentals employee with a minimum of 2 years of Herc Rentals experience
• Applicants must be able to relocate within the assigned district
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related industry/field preferred

• Strong team player with experience in high-performance teams
• Ability to travel within the assigned district
• Commitment to company values
• Computer competence
• Demonstrated problem-solving and negotiation skills
• Employee training and development experience
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Good judgment and strong decision-making abilities
• Strong customer orientation

Req #: 70298

Pay Range: $60,000.00 - $75,000.00 plus profit share

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.

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