Equipment Associate - ROS

United Rentals; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

United Rentals is seeking an Equipment Associate for our Portable Sanitation division in the Richmond, VA area. You’ll ensure units are rent-ready, perform routine equipment checks, and assist with loading, unloading, and basic yard maintenance.

A safety-first mindset and strong customer service are essential, with opportunities for career growth within a large equipment rental leader. Responsibilities include keeping the yard organized, verifying unit conditions, and supporting dispatch with

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalency required.
• Valid driver’s license preferred or required.
• Safety-focused mindset and the ability to follow guidelines.
• Excellent customer service and positive attitude.
• Ability to frequently lift items up to 45 lbs.
• Ability to work in varied weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Follow all safety guidelines and procedures.
• Perform routine checks on portable sanitation equipment to ensure safety and readiness.
• General facility maintenance and minor repairs.
• Load and unload units, with forklift as required.
• Ensure trucks are loaded for the next day with clean and repaired units.
• Maintain orderly yard and inventory counts; communicate with Dispatch.
• Quality check on all units to verify rent-ready status.
• Exemplary housekeeping of shop, yard and facility.
• Maintain professional demeanor and appearance at all times.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Safety awareness

Customer service

Verbal communication

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or equivalency

Tools

Forklift

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.

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?

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, education, training, experience, skills, and ability.

Compensation Range

$17.35 - $24.95