The Equipment Associate performs manual tasks to ensure smooth branch operations, including inspecting, cleaning, and maintaining rental equipment. They also provide labor assistance to technicians and sales staff while facilitating customer equipment checkouts and deliveries.
Requirements overview
Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record. Strong communication, teamwork, and safety-focused skills are required, along with the ability to lift up to 45 lbs.
Key skills
Equipment inspectionManual laborSafety complianceCustomer serviceCommunicationMulti-taskingTeamworkEquipment maintenanceLoading and unloadingDrivingAttention to detail
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United Rentals Europe is the industry leader in the European Fluid, Power and Tool solutions market. We provide rental products, customizable rental solutions, and comprehensive tool management services. The equipment we offer is designed with safety and quality as top priorities, featuring “plug and play” capabilities and great versatility for a wide range of applications. We work together with our customers to find solutions with a shared commitment to service and safety. This translates into unique benefits and the best rental solutions for your jobsite.
United Rentals, Inc. is the largest equipment rental company in the world. As of December 31, 2023, the company had an integrated network of 1,504 rental locations in North America, 38 in Europe, 23 in Australia and 19 in New Zealand. In North America, the company operates in 49 states and every Canadian province. The company’s approximately 26,300 employees at December 31, 2023 serve construction and industrial customers, utilities, municipalities, homeowners and others. The company offers approximately 4,800 classes of equipment for rent with a total original cost of $20.66 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, Connecticut USA.
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Description
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 branch operation. Your primary objective will be to provide labor assistance to service technicians, sales staff and other branch personnel engaged in meeting the needs of customers.
Excellence in this challenging and rewarding position paves the way for advancement opportunities into our Driver and Service Technician development programs.
What you'll do:
Check equipment for damage, hours used, mileage and fuel level upon return to the branch
Inspect rental equipment for safety decals, safety compliance, and ensure that equipment is in good working order
Clean all equipment and maintain a clean work area
Load and unload rental equipment, and prepare equipment for rental
Checkout and demonstrate equipment for customers as well as drive a delivery truck to pick-up and drop-off equipment
Other duties assigned as needed
Requirements:
High school diploma or equivalent
Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record
Effective communication, multi-tasking and strong teamwork skills
Diligent attention to safety
Superior customer service skills
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, education, training, experience, skills, and ability.
Compensation Range:
$19.05 - $27.45