Equipment Associate

ur; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Discount Program

Career Development & PromotionalOpport

Early Wage Access

Paid Sick Leave

Additional Vacation Buy Up Program

Job summary

United Rentals, Inc. in Houston, TX is seeking an Equipment Associate to support branch operations by assisting service technicians, sales staff, and other personnel.

The role emphasizes safety and teamwork with opportunities for advancement into Driver and Service Technician programs. Responsibilities include repairing mats in high temperatures, loading and staging equipment, and lifting up to 45 lbs while maintaining a safe yard environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.
• Effective communication, multi-tasking and strong teamwork skills.
• Diligent attention to safety and superior customer service.

Responsibilities

• Repair mats in high temperatures.
• Climb on/off and transport heavy equipment safely in the yard.
• Stage and load rental equipment, handling chains and binders as needed.
• Carry ladders to access delivery beds and load equipment.
• Bend, crawl, kneel or lie on deck to tie down equipment, among other duties.

Skills

Driver's license

Communication

Teamwork

Multitasking

Safety mindset

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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 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

• Repair mats in high temperatures
• Climb on and off and transport heavy equipment safely in the yard
• Stage and load rental equipment (which may require obtaining chains measuring 10 feet and/or binders weighing 15 pounds each from truck storage rack (up to 40 chains per day)
• Carrying up to 15 feet or portable truck ladder to access delivery bed
• Require bending, crawling, kneeling or laying on deck to tie down equipment, among other duties.

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 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 on a wide range of factors including specific position, location, education, training, experience, skills, and ability.