Electrical Technician

ur; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental Leave

Compassion Fund

Employee Discount

Career Development

Vacation Buy Up

Early Wage Access

Paid Sick Leave

Inclusive culture

Job summary

United Rentals, Inc. is seeking an Electrical Technician to perform maintenance and minor repairs on rental equipment in a safe, professional manner. You will also help prepare equipment for new contracts or sales while delivering exceptional customer service on every job.

This role emphasizes safety, DOT compliance, and teamwork as you assist higher-level technicians and support equipment pickups/deliveries across locations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable record.
• Basic verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance checks on rental equipment for condition and safety.
• Report machine condition for billing and service actions.
• Load and unload equipment while following DOT guidelines.
• Clean equipment and prepare for new contracts or sale.
• Demonstrate equipment use and familiarize customers with it.
• Perform minor repairs and tag equipment for rental status.
• Assist higher-level technicians and participate in pickups/deliveries.
• Support the Service Department and other locations as needed.

Skills

Electrical aptitude

Customer service

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Own tools

Job description

Great company. Great people. Great opportunities.

As an Electrical Technician, you will use your skills to perform maintenance and preventative maintenance tasks, as well as minor repairs on equipment, in a safe and professional manner. 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 level Tech 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:

• Perform maintenance checks on rental equipment before and after use for damage, operational condition, ohm check, amp check, safety decals, and safety compliance
• Report the machine condition to the counter person or Service Manager for appropriate billing to the customer
• Load and unload equipment while complying with DOT regulations for height, width, and weight
• Clean all equipment, and prepare equipment for new rental contracts or for sale
• Check the equipment, demonstrate the proper use of it, and familiarize the customer with each piece of equipment
• Perform minor repairs on rental equipment and tools in a safe manner including contactor/relay cleaning, small component replacement, and tag equipment for rental ready status
• Assist higher-level technicians as needed
• Assist in the pickup and delivery of equipment and parts to and from outside vendors and other United Rentals, Inc. locations for purchases or repairs
• Other duties assigned as needed

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

Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record
• Ability to frequently lift items up to 45 lbs.
• Basic verbal and written skills
• Basic electrical aptitude
• Must own tools applicable to this position and have a working knowledge of tools
• Strong teamwork and customer service skills
• Ability to understand the rental cycle

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
• Explore our comprehensive U.S. benefit offerings
• For Canadian benefits, click here

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 [e-mail] 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.