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Branch Manager

United Rentals

Birmingham, AL

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Coaching, Communication Skills, Computer Systems, Construction Equipment, Continuous Improvement, Customer Experience, Customer Support/Service, Driver's License, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Equipment Rentals, Excavation, Fleet Management, Hydraulic Engineering, Investment Capital, Leadership, Loading/Unloading, Maintain Compliance, Maintenance Services, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Operational Strategy, Operations, Operations Management, Operations Planning, Order Processing, Organizational Skills, Performance Metrics, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Flow, Product Support, Productivity Management, Profit & Loss Management, Quality Metrics, Rentals, Root Cause Analysis, Safety Standards, Sales, Staff Development, Staff Training, Systems Administration/Management, Systems Engineering, Team Player, Technical Support, Time Management, Training/Teaching, Vehicle Fleets, Welding, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Birmingham, AL
POSTED
14 days ago
Great company. Great people. Great opportunities.

***This location will be located in Leeds, AL***

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 an Engineered Systems Hub Branch Manager at United Rentals, you will leverage your leadership skills to coordinate and direct the overall delivery of quality products and service to maximize branch productivity. By working closely with districts, you will provide the supervision needed to ensure safety, branch metric performance and Rental Flow efficiency, while contributing to world-class sales and customer service support. You will have P&L responsibility with the goal to drive profitable growth. You will have the opportunity to hire and motivate an amazing team in various roles including service, maintenance, drivers, and shoring advisors.

Sound challenging and fun? We'll provide the tools, the technology and the support you need to do the job right. You'll be proud of your employees, your branch and the work we all do in providing the equipment that helps build our communities.

What you'll do:
  • Drive a culture of safety through leadership, compliance, accountability, communication, and personal responsibility
  • Execute daily operations plan including fleet maintenance for diverse product offerings, return to rent priorities, build to order staging, and truck loading and unloading.
  • Ensure order accuracy and timely order processing
  • Maintain a clean, organized and safe facility
  • Ensure driver compliance and vehicle maintenance
  • Manage branch P&L and implement actions to achieve financial objectives
  • Fleet management and suggested capital investment
  • Oversee employee schedules to maximize productivity and manage time-on-clock
  • Always support processes, procedures, and communications that lead to first class customer experiences
  • Problem solving by determining root causes and opportunities for improvement and providing coaching and feedback to staff
  • Maximize operational efficiency by ensuring that staff is trained on the rental flow process, quality standards, product specifications, and repair and maintenance processes
  • Ensure on-time delivery and pickup of engineered systems
  • Lead continuous improvement and contribute new innovative ideas
  • Be a supporter and contributor to standardized HUB processes throughout the Region.
  • Become an expert on our computer systems and technology tools
  • Evaluate performance of team members. Identify and provide necessary skills training and regular coaching. Champion employee development.
  • Other duties assigned as needed
Requirements:
  • College degree preferred
  • 3+ years trench safety experience
  • 3+ years working in a team driven, technical product support capacity
  • Supervision and leadership experience (2+ years) preferred
  • Proven safety culture leadership
  • Business unit P&L responsibility and accountability
  • Strong understanding of OHSA or Canadian excavation safety standards
  • Basic knowledge of welding and equipment repairs
  • Basic knowledge of the mechanical and hydraulic workings of construction equipment
  • Strong motivational and leadership skills
  • Superior customer service, teamwork and verbal/written communication skills
  • Computer and technology skills, proficient in Microsoft Office (particularly Excel)
  • Some travel required (approximately 30%)
  • Valid driver's license with an acceptable record


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


Learn more about our full US benefit offerings here.

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, location, education, training, experience, skills, and ability.

About the Company

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United Rentals

Founded in 1997, United Rentals is the largest equipment rental company in the world, with a store network nearly three times the size of any other provider, and locations in 49 states and 10 Canadian provinces. Building a better future is our commitment to the people and communities we serve. United Rentals, Inc. is the largest equipment rental company in the world. The company has an integrated network of 1,186 rental locations in North America and 11 in Europe. In North America, the company operates in 49 states and every Canadian province. The company’s approximately 18,500 employees serve construction and industrial customers, utilities, municipalities, homeowners and others. The company offers approximately 3,800 classes of equipment for rent with a total original cost of $14.18 billion. United Rentals is a member of the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index, the Barron’s 400 Index and the Russell 3000 Index® and is headquartered in Stamford, Conn. Additional information about United Rentals is available at unitedrentals.com. Our Customers Our diverse customer base includes construction and industrial companies, utilities, municipalities, government agencies and independent contractors. Most of our customers align with three categories: approximately 50% are non-construction, such as industrial; 46% are non-residential construction; and 4% are residential. We provide every customer with access to the best people, equipment and solutions in the industry. Our Mission Deploy the best people, equipment and solutions to enable our customers to safely build a better and stronger future. Our Values Safety First Act, and require others to act, in a manner that puts the safety of our employees, customers and communities first. A Passion For People Build a diverse workplace that challenges all employees to grow professionally and embrace teamwork. Visible Leadership Lead by example in every business decision and action, with a sense of humility and responsibility. Customer-Driven Support the best interests of our customers and develop better ways for them to succeed at their jobs. Absolute Integrity Always do the right thing, honor commitments and ensure appropriate corporate governance. Community-Minded Be an outstanding corporate citizen and a good neighbor in every sense by being helpful, respectful, law-abiding and friendly. Continuous Innovation Contribute to a culture of innovative thinking that empowers employees to improve quality, efficiency and customer service. Sustainability Engage in practices that lead to positive change by encouraging social accountability and environmental responsibility.
COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Rental Services
WEBSITE
http://www.unitedrentals.com