Equipment Prep & Yard Specialist — Growth & Benefits

United Rentals; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Discount Program

Career Development & Promotional Op.“

Paid Sick Leave

Early Wage Access through Payactiv (US

Job summary

United Rentals in Charleston, WV is seeking an Equipment Associate for Mobile Storage. You will clean, prep, paint, and prepare mobile storage containers and modular offices to rental-ready condition, while maintaining an orderly yard.

The role involves performing basic repairs, operating forklifts with certification, and supporting fleet technicians to keep shop productivity safe and efficient. High school diploma and basic reading/writing required; prior warehouse or construction exposure

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Previous 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

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
• 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
• 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

Skills

Reading & Writing

Mechanical aptitude

Forklift operation (certified)

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

United Rentals in Charleston, WV is seeking an Equipment Associate for Mobile Storage. You will clean, prep, paint, and prepare mobile storage containers and modular offices to rental-ready condition, while maintaining an orderly yard.

The role involves performing basic repairs, operating forklifts with certification, and supporting fleet technicians to keep shop productivity safe and efficient. High school diploma and basic reading/writing required; prior warehouse or construction exposure