Equipment Associate - ROS

United Rentals, Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Employee discount program

Career development & promotional opportunities

Paid sick leave

Early wage access through Payactiv

Job summary

United Rentals, Inc. is looking for a reliable Equipment Associate in Richmond, VA to ensure portable sanitation equipment is rent-ready. This role includes performing safety checks, loading and unloading units, and facility maintenance.

Candidates must possess a high school diploma, valid driver's license, and effective communication skills. The position offers a flexible schedule with opportunities for career advancement and excellent perks such as paid parental leave and employee discounts.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license required.
• Ability to lift items up to 45 lbs.
• Ability to work effectively in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Follow all safety guidelines and procedures.
• Perform routine checks on portable sanitation equipment.
• Quality check on all units and equipment.
• Maintain organized yard and inventory spaces.

Skills

Attention to safety

Verbal communication skills

Customer service

General knowledge of yard equipment

Education

High School Diploma or equivalency

Job description

Reliable Onsite Services, a division of United Rentals, is offering an excellent opportunity for a portable sanitation Equipment Associate to grow their career.

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
• Ensure 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 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

Explore our comprehensive U.S. benefit offerings.

For Canadian benefits, consult our Canadian benefit documents.

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