Sr. Equipment Associate

University of Richmond; Hermiston (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Parental Leave

United Compassion Fund

Employee Discount Program

Career Development & Promotional Oppr.

Additional Vacation Buy Up Program

Early Wage Access through Payactiv

Paid Sick Leave

Inclusive and welcoming culture

Job summary

United Rentals is seeking a Sr. Equipment Associate to support branch operations, including supervising staff and assisting Service Technicians and sales staff. You’ll handle equipment checkout, demonstrations, and operate a small delivery truck to transport equipment.

Responsibilities include inspecting equipment for safety, managing returns, and ensuring proper billing. The role requires safety focus, strong teamwork, and excellent customer service.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
• Minimum 1–2 years related experience.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Diligent attention to safety.
• Superior customer service skills.
• Knowledge of winch operations.
• Ability to frequently lift items up to 45 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Perform manual labor-intensive tasks, and supervise Equipment Associate(s) in similar tasks.
• Check equipment for damage, hours used, mileage and fuel level upon return to branch.
• Report machine condition to Counter Person/Service Manager for appropriate billing of customer.
• Inspect rental equipment for safety decals, safety compliance, and ensure that equipment is in good working order.
• Load and unload rental equipment, and prepare equipment for rental.
• Checkout and demonstrate equipment for customers as well as drive a delivery truck to pick-up and drop-off equipment.
• Great customers and assist with customer inquiries.
• Other duties assigned as needed.

Skills

Manual labor

Teamwork

Customer service

Safety awareness

Equipment inspection

Delivery truck operation

Communication

Winch operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Valid driver’s license

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!

As a Sr. Equipment Associate at United Rentals, you are responsible for performing a variety of functions in support of branch operations, including staff supervision.You’ll provide labor assistance to Service Technicians, sales staff, and other branch personnel engaged in meeting the needs of customers including: checkout and demonstration of equipment, and operating a small delivery truck to transport equipment.

What you’ll do:

• Perform manual labor-intensive tasks, and supervise Equipment Associate(s) in similar tasks
• Check equipment for damage, hours used, mileage and fuel level upon return to branch
• Report machine condition to Counter Person/Service Manager for appropriate billing of customer
• Inspect rental equipment for safety decals, safety compliance, and ensure that equipment is in good working order
• Load and unload rental equipment, and prepare equipment for rental
• Checkout and demonstrate equipment for customers as well as drive a delivery truck to pick-up and drop-off equipment
• Great customers and assist with customer inquiries
• Other duties assigned as needed

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record
• Minimum 1 – 2 years related experience
• Effective communication, multi-tasking and strong teamwork skills
• Diligent attention to safety
• Superior customer service skills
• Knowledge of winch operations
• Ability to frequently lift items up to 45 lbs.

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 rewardingcareer.

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.