Equipment Associate - ROS

ur; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

United Rentals, the world's largest equipment rental provider, is seeking a Portable Sanitation Equipment Associate in Akron, OH. This role focuses on ensuring every unit leaving the yard is rent-ready and meets quality standards, with occasional weekend or after-hours work during busy seasons.

You'll perform inspections, basic repairs, loading/unloading, and yard maintenance while upholding safety and professionalism. Training is provided for products and services.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalency.
• Valid driver's license.
• Diligent safety focus.
• Excellent verbal communication and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Follow all safety guidelines and procedures.
• Inspect, wash, repair, and store portable sanitation units as needed.
• Perform routine checks to ensure units are rent-ready.
• Load and unload units, forklift where required.
• Maintain yard cleanliness and organize inventory.
• Communicate accurate counts to Dispatch.
• Keep shop and yard in good order.
• Set up and maintain yard as a professional space.

Skills

Safety

Driver's license

Customer service

Communication

Physical fitness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalency

Tools

Forklift

Hand tools

Drill

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!

Reliable Onsite Services, a division of United Rentals, the largest equipment rental company in the world, is offering an excellent opportunity for a portable sanitation Equipment Associate ready to grow their career with the leading company in the industry.

Our goal is to make sure that all equipment leaving the yard is rent ready and meets our standards for quality. Flexible schedule - some weekend and after hours work may be required as business conditions dictate, especially during the busy season.

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:

• Follow all safety guidelines and procedures
• Perform routine checks on portable sanitation equipment to ensure it is safe and in good working order without damage, which may include inspecting, washing, repairing, and/or storing
• General facility maintenance and minor repairs
• Loading and unloading of units, either manually or with forklift as required
• Use of drill, rivet tool and other hand tools as needed
• Ensures supplies are onsite and organized
• Ensure trucks are accurately loaded for the next day with all units cleaned and repaired to standards
• Set-up/maintain yard in clean, organized manner
• Maintain inventory spaces, communicate accurate counts to Dispatch
• Quality check on all units and equipment, verifying rent ready status prior to loading
• Excellent housekeeping of shop, yard and facility
• Maintain professional demeanor and appearance at all times
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalency
• A valid driver's license
• Diligent attention to safety
• General knowledge of yard equipment and the loading/unloading of trucks
• Industry experience is a plus, but not required (training is provided on products & services)
• Superior customer service and positive attitude
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Ability to frequently lift items up to 45 lbs
• Ability to work effectively in all weather conditions

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