Associate Service Manager Jobs in Chicago, IL (NOW HIRING)

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As a Service Manager at United Rentals, you'll be the leader of a major maintenance enterprise at a Trench Safety branch. You'll have the opportunity to hire and motivate an amazing team of Equipment Associates and Welders. You'll ensure proper storage and maintenance of company equipment, and uphold a high standard of customer service in the yard at the branch. You will work closely with the Branch Manager, and help build a profitable location with your leadership, service and maintenance knowledge, and business management.

What you'll do:

• Safely manage daily shop activities to maintain order accuracy, equipment quality and readiness

• Coordinate shop and yard activities among Equipment Associates and Welders to promote business efficiency; When required, provide instruction to Drivers

• Manage mechanical services for delivery trucks, sales trucks, forklifts and other mechanical tool

• Order parts for maintenance of rental fleet

• Manage the hiring, training, evaluation, and performance of Equipment Associates, and Welders, and in some branches, Drivers

• Maintain records for Drivers', Equipment Associates', and Welders' job training, for DOT compliance, and for accident investigations

• Conduct employee safety training and coordinate certification training for use of forklifts and boom lifts

• Ensure a safe working environment

• Other duties assigned as needed

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent

• 5+ years related experience

• Welding school certification for Arc, MIG, and TIG

• Knowledge of proper hydraulic and pneumatic testing procedures

• Working knowledge of trench safety related products and applications; advanced mechanical aptitude and working knowledge of tools

• Strong leadership, teamwork and customer service skills

• IVES certification for boom trucks and forklifts preferred

• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record

This position is deemed Safety Sensitive for purposes of United Rentals' policies and procedures.

Service Manager-Mobile Storage

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 Service Manager at a United Rentals Mobile Storage branch, you'll be the leader of a major maintenance enterprise. You'll have the opportunity to hire and motivate an amazing team of Service Technicians. You'll continually improve efficiency and customer satisfaction, by ensuring equipment is properly maintained and repaired. You will work closely with the Branch Manager, and help build a profitable location with your leadership, service and maintenance knowledge, and business management.

What you'll do:

• Motivate, coach and train technicians to exceed time & quality standards and comply with standard repair and maintenance processes

• Staff location adequately based on skills and workload

• Responsible for R&M, P&L and associated costs/budget

• Lead, plan, measure and continuous improvement of all service and maintenance performance metrics

• Oversee parts department activities, to ensure optimal customer service, technician/shops/OEC productivity and cost control

• Maintain knowledge of current DOT Requirements

• Ensure training and focus to avoid preventable accidents and other DOT Citations

• Evaluate performance and promotability of team members. Identify and provide necessary skills training and regular coaching

• Promote a culture of safety and discipline through leadership, exemplary personal compliance, accountability and communication

• Other duties assigned as needed

Requirements:

• High School diploma required; trade-school degree a plus; bachelor's degree preferred

• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record

• Extensive Equipment Fleet Maintenance and leadership experience

• 5 years' service and maintenance experience and a minimum of 3 years supervisory experience

• Strong motivational and leadership skills

• Excellent customer service skills

• Strong knowledge of maintenance accounting and P&L

• Basic computer skills (Excel)

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

• 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

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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 rewardingcareer.

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.

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