Equipment Associate

United Rentals; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Employee discount

Career development

Promotional opportunities

Early wage access

Paid sick leave

Inclusive culture

Job summary

United Rentals is seeking an Equipment Associate at our Charleston branch to support technicians, sales staff and customers. You will perform labor tasks, prepare and check equipment, and assist with deliveries to ensure smooth branch operations.

The role emphasizes safety, reliability and teamwork, with opportunities for advancement through development programs and future positions within the company.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record is required.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills are essential.
• Strong safety awareness and customer service mindset are needed.
• Ability to lift and carry items up to 45 lbs on a regular basis.

Responsibilities

• Assist service technicians, sales staff and branch personnel as needed.
• Check equipment for damage, hours used, mileage and fuel upon return.
• Inspect equipment for safety decals, safety compliance and proper working order.
• Clean equipment and maintain a clean, organized work area.
• Load and unload rental equipment and prepare equipment for rental.
• Checkout and demonstrate equipment to customers and operate a delivery truck when needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Skills

Effective communication

Multi-tasking

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Customer service

Physical stamina

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

• Check equipment for damage, hours used, mileage and fuel level upon return to the branch
• Inspect rental equipment for safety decals, safety compliance, and ensure that equipment is in good working order
• Clean all equipment and maintain a clean work area
• Load and unload rental equipment, and prepare equipment for rental
• Checkout and demonstrate equipment for customers as well as drive a delivery truck to pick-up and drop-off equipment
• Other duties assigned as needed

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.

Benefits

• 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 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.