Equipment Associate

Great company. Great people. Great opportunities.

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 Equipment Associate at United Rentals, you will perform a variety of manual tasks to ensure smooth Trench Safety branch operation. Your primary objective will be to provide labor assistance in preparing customer orders and maintaining trench safety equipment. This highly team-oriented position requires dependability, focus on safety, understanding and following procedures, and attention to detail. Excellence in this challenging and rewarding position paves the way for advancement opportunity into our Driver development program.

What you'll do:

Assemble, load and unload equipment, assist with deliveries and prepare equipment for rental

Perform routine checks on rental equipment to ensure it is safe and in good working order

Verify delivery tickets and returns for accuracy

Greet customers and assist with customer inquiries about equipment

Suggest equipment and supplies to meet customer needs

Other duties assigned as needed

Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent

Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record

Experience operating medium to large forklifts preferred

Knowledge of trench safety equipment is an advantage but not required

Some knowledge of computers and phone apps

Superior customer service, teamwork, and verbal/written communication skills

Diligent attention to safety

Ability to frequently lift items up to 45 lbs.

PPE and work boots are provided by the company

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

tasks to make units rental ready

Remove and install decals

Complete repeatable repairs independently such as fixing minor container dents or bent cargo door bars and other cosmetic or structural fixes.

Use lock out tag out procedures to properly test office power and plumbing.

Plan, coordinate, and oversee Fleet Technician workflow to maximize shop productivity, safety, and service levels.

Operations Coordination and Workflow Management

Operate forklifts and other material handling equipment safely to stage, load, and organize units and maintain an efficient yard

Stage and organize mobile storage units for efficient yard flow

Load and position containers for delivery preparation

Maintain clean and organized work areas

Follow Mobile Storage and United Rentals 5S guidelines

Use appropriate PPE and operate tools safely

Participate in Safety Huddles and report safety observations

Store tools, supplies, and Workplace Ready Solutions in proper and secure place

Complete basic inspections and reporting for returned equipment and escalate issues appropriately

Support technicians and learn procedures by assisting with basic repairs and service calls, including general lock out/tag out tasks

Requirements:

High School diploma or equivalent

Previous experience in construction, warehouse operations, equipment maintenance, or similar hands-on work environment preferred but not required

Required ability to read and write

General mechanical aptitude preferred

Ability to operate forklift with necessary certification

Strong attention to detail for cleaning and inspection tasks

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 rewarding career.

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.

Compensation Range:

$19.05 - $27.45