Equipment Associate

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.

We don’t just “talk the talk!” We’re an award-winning company (recently named a Glassdoor Best Place to Work in 2023) 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

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

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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 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.