Equipment Associate

United Rentals; La Vergne (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Parental Leave

United Compassion Fund

Employee Discount Program

Career Development & Promotional Oppt.

Additional Vacation Buy Up Program (US

Early Wage Access through Payactiv (US

Paid Sick Leave

Inclusive culture

Job summary

United Rentals is the world’s largest equipment rental provider seeking an Equipment Associate at the Matting Solutions site. You will perform a variety of manual tasks to support technicians, sales staff and branch personnel, with a clear path into Driver and Service Technician development programs.

Key duties include mat repair in high temperatures, safe handling of heavy equipment, staging and loading gear, and lifting items up to 45 lbs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.
• Strong communication, multi-tasking and teamwork abilities.
• Committed to safety and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Repair mats in high temperatures.
• Safely climb on/off and move heavy equipment in the yard.
• Stage and load rental equipment from storage racks (up to 40 chains per day).
• Carry ladders and other items to access delivery beds.
• Assist service technicians, sales staff and branch personnel as needed.

Skills

Effective Communication

Multi-tasking

Teamwork

Safety Awareness

Customer Service

Lifting up to 45 lbs

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 Matting Solutions, 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

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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, 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 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.