Welder

United Rentals; Kentucky; On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Discount Program

Career Development & Promotional Oppts

Early Wage Access

Paid Sick Leave

Inclusive culture

Job summary

United Rentals is seeking a Welder to maintain and repair shoring and shielding equipment across branch locations. You’ll perform welding, inspection, and painting to ensure rental readiness and safety, with active shoring installation support on job sites.

Qualified candidates have a high school diploma (or equivalent), welding school certification, and 1–2 years of Arc, MIG, and TIG welding experience. Travel to customer sites may be required; a valid driver's license is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Welding school certification required.
• 1–2 years’ experience in Arc, MIG and TIG welding preferred.
• Knowledge of metals and materials for shoring, shielding, and slide rail applications essential.

Responsibilities

• Layout and apply the welding type per specifications.
• Inspect, repair and paint rental equipment to ensure rental readiness and safety.
• Perform non-structural repairs or modifications to equipment per manufacturer specs.
• Provide active shoring installation welding support on job sites.
• Fabricate projects in the facility as required.
• Travel to customer sites for repair/maintenance when needed.
• Complete work orders and maintain related parts inventory.
• Maintain a clean, safe working environment.

Skills

Arc welding

MIG welding

TIG welding

Customer service

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Welding school certification

Tools

Arc/MIG/TIG welding equipment

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 Welder at United Rentals, you will maintain and repair shoring and shielding equipment to maximize branch productivity. You’ll be dedicated to the service of Trench Safety rental equipment. Every day, you can improve and challenge yourself, and if you have the desire and ambition, you’ll have the potential to work towards higher roles in our Service Department. Like every member of our team, we will rely on you to provide exceptional customer service to our customers.

What You’ll Do

• Layout and apply the appropriate weld type, as per engineering or manufacturing specifications
• Inspect, repair and paint all rental equipment upon return to ensure that it is rental ready and safe for use
• Perform non-structural repairs or modifications to rental equipment per manufacturer’s specifications
• Perform active shoring installation welding support on job sites
• Fabricate projects in the facility as required
• When required, travel to customer sites for repair/maintenance of equipment
• Complete work orders on equipment service and maintain an inventory of related parts for repair
• Ensure a clean and safe working environment
• Other duties assigned as needed

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Welding school certification
• Minimum 1-2 years’ experience in Arc, MIG and TIG welding
• Knowledge of metals and materials needed to perform repairs on all shoring, shielding, and slide rail applications
• Must be able to burn efficiently and with good quality
• Must be able to identify the type of welder, and wire or rod size, needed to complete safe repairs
• Knowledge of OSHA applicable state and local requirements relative to trench and excavation shoring and shielding
• Knowledge of underground construction equipment capabilities and OSHA safe working practices
• Superior customer service, teamwork and verbal/written communication skills
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record
• 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? Benefits 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, location, education, training, experience, skills, and ability.