Painter - Second Shift

ur; Pico Rivera (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Parental Leave

United Compassion Fund

Employee Discount

Career Development

Vacation Buy Up

Early Wage Access

Paid Sick Leave

Inclusive culture

Job summary

United Rentals is seeking a Painter for the Second Shift (3:00pm - 11:30pm) to prepare surfaces and apply finishes on equipment. You will follow directions from the Lead Painter, confirm paint colors, and ensure quality throughout the process.

The role requires a High School diploma or equivalent, 0–2 years of experience, and the ability to wear a respirator and work at heights as needed. Safety is a priority in this role.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• 0–2 years of painting experience preferred.
• Occasional work at heights above 10 feet.
• Ability to wear respirator and hearing protection as needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare surfaces and apply paints, enamels, stains, shellac, and varnishes on equipment.
• 1:1 with Lead Painter to align daily priorities.
• Inspect prepped units for quality and conduct final inspections.
• Maintain and clean paint guns and related tools.
• Ensure the booth and work area are left clean after painting.

Skills

Paint application

Surface prep

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Paint guns

Job description

Great company. Great people. Great opportunities.

Second Shift - 3:00pm - 11:30pm

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!

As a Painter at United Rentals, you will be responsible for the preparation of various surfaces and the application of paints, enamels, stains, shellac, and varnishes or other finishes on equipment.

What you'll do:

• 1:1 with Lead Painter regarding their daily priorities
• Confirm correct paint colors for each unit
• Bleed out air compressor to assure there is no moisture
• Clean and inspect paint gun
• Inspect prepped units for quality
• Apply pre-cleaner with Tack Rag to clean surface
• Suit up (Head cover, Paint suit, Respirator, Gloves, etc.)
• Apply primer to any exposed metal and apply base coat
• Conduct final inspection of all units to ensure the job was completed accurately
• Tool maintenance: clean/flush paint guns, collect all tools and put them back
• Inspect work area to assure that the booth is left the same before the paint process
• Other duties assigned as needed

Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 0- 2 years of experience
• Occasional working at heights above 10 feet
• Ability to wear a respirator and/or hearing protection as required
• Ability to bend, kneel and work with arms raised for prolonged period of time
• 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 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:

$22.90 - $34.35