Equipment Associate

United Rentals; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

Compassion fund

Discount program

Career development

Vacation buy-up

Early wage access

Paid sick leave

Inclusive culture

Job summary

United Rentals is seeking an Equipment Associate to support service technicians, sales staff and branch personnel. You will perform equipment inspections, ensure safety compliance and maintain a clean work area. You may load, unload and prepare gear for rental, and demonstrate equipment to customers, including occasional truck deliveries.

The role emphasizes safety, teamwork and delivering strong customer service in a fast-paced branch environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work in a team.
• Demonstrated focus on safety and reliable customer service.
• Able to perform physically demanding tasks and lift up to 45 lbs.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record preferred.

Responsibilities

• Check equipment for damage, hours used, mileage and fuel level upon return.
• Inspect equipment for safety decals and proper functioning.
• Clean equipment and maintain a tidy work area.
• Load/unload rental equipment and prepare items for rental.
• Demo equipment to customers and drive a delivery truck when needed.
• Assist with other duties as assigned.

Skills

Effective communication

Multi-tasking

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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.

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.

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

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.