Equipment Associate

University of Richmond; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Discount Program

Additional Vacation Buy Up Program

Career Development Opportunities

Paid Sick Leave

Job summary

Join United Rentals as an Equipment Associate in Boise, Idaho, where you will play a vital role in ensuring smooth branch operations. In this position, you are responsible for assembling and preparing equipment for rental, performing safety checks, and assisting customers with inquiries.

The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma, a valid driver’s license, and excellent teamwork and customer service skills. This role also offers opportunities for career advancement within the company.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Diligent attention to safety is required.
• Ability to frequently lift items up to 45 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, load and unload equipment, assist with deliveries.
• Perform routine checks on rental equipment.
• Greet customers and assist with inquiries.

Skills

Customer service skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklifts

Computers

Phone apps

Job 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 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.

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 [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, 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 rewardingcareer.

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.