Senior Welder

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 a Sr. Welder, you will maintain and repair shoring and shielding equipment in the rental fleet while supervising the equipment associate staff. You’ll be dedicated to the service of Trench Safety rental equipment. Every day, you can improve and challenge yourself, and if you have the desire and ambition, you’ll have the potential to work towards higher roles in our Service Department. Like every member of our team, we will rely on you to provide exceptional customer service to our customers.

What you'll do:

Supervise the work performed by Welders and Equipment Associates

Provide applied skill set training to welders

Inspect, repair and paint all rental equipment upon return to ensure that it is rental ready and safe for use

Perform non-structural repairs or modifications to rental equipment per manufacturer's specifications

Perform active shoring installation welding support on job sites

Fabricate projects in the facility as required

When required, travel to customer sites for repair/maintenance of equipment

Complete work orders on equipment service and maintain an inventory of related parts for repair

Ensure a clean and safe working environment

Other duties assigned as needed

Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent

Welding school certification

3-5 years experience in Arc, MIG and TIG welding

Proven skills reading blueprints and layouts

Knowledge of metals and materials needed to perform repairs on all shoring, shielding, and slide rail applications

Must be able to burn efficiently and with good quality

Must be able to identify the type of welder, and wire or rod size, needed to complete safe repairs

Knowledge of OSHA applicable state and local requirements relative to trench and excavation shoring and shielding

Knowledge of underground construction equipment capabilities and OSHA safe working practices

Good leadership and teamwork skills

Superior customer service, teamwork and verbal/written communication skills

Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record

Ability to frequently lift items up to 45 lbs.

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