District Assistant Branch Manager

Job Title: 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 this link: Herc Employee Career Portal

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 607 locations and has about 10,000 employees in North America as of June 30, 2026.

Job Purpose

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.

What you will do...

• 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

Requirements

• 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

Skills

• 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.