Equipment Associate

United Rentals; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Parental Leave

United Compassion Fund

Employee Discount Program

Career Development & Promotions

Vacation Buy Up Program (US)

Early Wage Access (US Hourly)

Paid Sick Leave

Inclusive culture

Job summary

United Rentals is seeking a hands-on Yard Associate to clean, paint, and prepare mobile storage containers and modular offices for rental. You will support technicians, stage units for delivery, and maintain a safe, organized yard in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include performing basic repairs, testing power/plumbing with proper lockout/tagout procedures, and upholding 5S standards while ensuring accuracy in inspections and documentation.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in construction, warehouse operations, equipment maintenance, or similar hands-on work preferred but not required.
• Ability to read and write.
• General mechanical aptitude preferred.
• Ability to operate forklift with necessary certification.
• Strong attention to detail for cleaning and inspection tasks.

Responsibilities

• Clean, prep, and paint units to make them rental-ready, including minor cosmetic repairs and decal work.
• Clean interiors and exteriors of storage containers and mobile/modular offices; sweep, mop, power wash, and clean windows.
• Remove trash, debris, and customer belongings from returned units.
• Complete preparation tasks to make units rental ready.
• Remove and install decals.
• Perform basic repairs such as fixing minor dents or door bars as needed.
• Test office power and plumbing using lock out/tag out procedures.
• Coordinate and oversee Fleet Technician workflow to maximize productivity, safety, and service levels.
• Operate forklifts and other material handling equipment safely to stage, load, and organize units.
• Stage and organize mobile storage units for efficient yard flow.
• Load and position containers for delivery preparation.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas.
• Follow 5S guidelines.
• Store tools and supplies securely.
• Perform basic inspections and report issues on returned equipment.

Skills

Forklift operation

Reading and writing

Mechanical aptitude

Safety awareness

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!

Perform cleaning, painting, preparation, and general non-technical tasks to keep mobile storage containers, ground-level offices, and/or mobile/modular offices rental‑ready while maintaining yard organization and flow. This role may include such other responsibilities and duties as assigned from time to time, based upon company needs.

This role may include such other responsibilities and duties as assigned from time to time, based upon company needs.

What you’ll do:

• Clean, prep, and paint units to make them rental-ready, including minor cosmetic repairs and decal work, including testing office power and plumbing use safe work and lock-out/tag-out procedures
• Clean interiors and exteriors of storage containers and mobile/modular offices. Sweep, mop, paint, power wash, clean windows.
• Remove trash, debris, and customer belongings from returned units.
• Complete preparation tasks to make units rental ready
• Remove and install decals
• Complete repeatable repairs independently such as fixing minor container dents or bent cargo door bars and other cosmetic or structural fixes.
• Use lock out tag out procedures to properly test office power and plumbing.
• Plan, coordinate, and oversee Fleet Technician workflow to maximize shop productivity, safety, and service levels.
• Operations Coordination and Workflow Management
• Operate forklifts and other material handling equipment safely to stage, load, and organize units and maintain an efficient yard
• Stage and organize mobile storage units for efficient yard flow
• Load and position containers for delivery preparation
• Maintain clean and organized work areas
• Follow Mobile Storage and United Rentals 5S guidelines
• Use appropriate PPE and operate tools safely
• Participate in Safety Huddles and report safety observations
• Store tools, supplies, and Workplace Ready Solutions in proper and secure place
• Complete basic inspections and reporting for returned equipment and elevate issues appropriately
• Support technicians and learn procedures by assisting with basic repairs and service calls, including general lock out/tag out tasks

Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Previous experience in construction, warehouse operations, equipment maintenance, or similar hands‑on work environment preferred but not required
• Required ability to read and write
• General mechanical aptitude preferred
• Ability to operate forklift with necessary certification
• Strong attention to detail for cleaning and inspection tasks

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.