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Equipment Associate

United Rentals

Equipment Associate

full-timePosted: Aug 4, 2026Updated: Sep 3, 2026USA, VA, Charlottesville

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 an Equipment Associate at United Rentals, you will perform a variety of manual tasks to ensure smooth branch operation. Your primary objective will be to provide labor assistance to service technicians, sales staff and other branch personnel engaged in meeting the needs of customers.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:Check equipment for damage, hours used, mileage and fuel level upon return to the branchInspect rental equipment for safety decals, safety compliance, and ensure that equipment is in good working orderClean all equipment and maintain a clean work areaLoad and unload rental equipment, and prepare equipment for rentalCheckout and demonstrate equipment for customers as well as drive a delivery truck to pick-up and drop-off equipmentOther duties assigned as neededRequirements:High school diploma or equivalentValid driver's license with acceptable driving recordEffective communication, multi-tasking and strong teamwork skillsDiligent attention to safetySuperior customer service skillsAbility to frequently lift items up to 45 lbs.This position is deemed Safety Sensitive for purposes of United Rentals’ policies and procedures.rth America’s leading providers of right-of-way access solutions. From pipelines to power lines to civil projects, we offer unmatched expertise in total access planning, clearing, site work and restoration services.What you’ll do:Install erosion and sediment control devicesDrive wood stakes into the ground with sledgehammersApply grass seed, fertilizer and lime to work areas; apply straw blanket and straw to restored ground areasClean track equipment, sweep and shovel mud and debris off of construction roads and right-of-way accessesInstall T-post and safety fencingInstall geo-textile fabric below aggregate installationsLoad and unload construction material and toolsSpot heavy equipment while in operationRequirements:High school diploma or equivalent, ability to read and write fluently (English)Valid driver’s license1+ year(s) of experience in construction and knowledge of safety hazards of construction projectsExcellent physical stamina: strength, balance, mobility, dexterity and lifting heavy equipmentFrequent use of hand tools: power tools, chop saws, grinders and othersSkill in reading and interpreting Access and Construction Plans (preferred)Travel out of town during the week or weekends, extensive overtimeThis position is deemed Safety Sensitive for purposes of United Rentals’ policies and proceduresWhy 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 LeaveUnited Compassion FundEmployee Discount ProgramCareer Development & Promotional OpportunitiesAdditional Vacation Buy Up Program (US Only)Early Wage Access through Payactiv (US Hourly Only)Paid Sick LeaveAn inclusive and welcoming cultureExplore our comprehensive U.S. benefit offerings For Canadian benefits, click hereUnited 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 careers@ur.com 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:$17.35 - $27.10

Locations

  • USA, VA, Charlottesville

Skills Required

  • total access planningintermediate
  • constructionintermediate
  • safety hazards of construction projectsintermediate

Required Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent (experience)
  • Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record (experience)
  • Effective communication, multi-tasking and strong teamwork skills (experience)
  • Diligent attention to safety (experience)
  • Superior customer service skills (experience)
  • Ability to frequently lift items up to 45 lbs. (experience)
  • High school diploma or equivalent (experience)
  • Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record (experience)
  • Effective communication, multi-tasking and strong teamwork skills (experience)
  • Diligent attention to safety (experience)
  • Superior customer service skills (experience)
  • Ability to frequently lift items up to 45 lbs. (experience)
  • This position is deemed Safety Sensitive for purposes of United Rentals’ policies and procedures. (experience)
  • rth America’s leading providers of right-of-way access solutions. From pipelines to power lines to civil projects, we offer unmatched expertise in total access planning, clearing, site work and restoration services. (experience)
  • High school diploma or equivalent, ability to read and write fluently (English) (experience)
  • Valid driver’s license (experience)
  • 1+ year(s) of experience in construction and knowledge of safety hazards of construction projects (experience, 1 years)
  • Excellent physical stamina: strength, balance, mobility, dexterity and lifting heavy equipment (experience)
  • Frequent use of hand tools: power tools, chop saws, grinders and others (experience)
  • Skill in reading and interpreting Access and Construction Plans (preferred) (experience)
  • Travel out of town during the week or weekends, extensive overtime (experience)
  • High school diploma or equivalent, ability to read and write fluently (English) (experience)
  • Valid driver’s license (experience)
  • 1+ year(s) of experience in construction and knowledge of safety hazards of construction projects (experience, 1 years)
  • Excellent physical stamina: strength, balance, mobility, dexterity and lifting heavy equipment (experience)
  • Frequent use of hand tools: power tools, chop saws, grinders and others (experience)
  • Skill in reading and interpreting Access and Construction Plans (preferred) (experience)
  • Travel out of town during the week or weekends, extensive overtime (experience)
  • This position is deemed Safety Sensitive for purposes of United Rentals’ policies and procedures (experience)

Responsibilities

  • Check equipment for damage, hours used, mileage and fuel level upon return to the branch
  • Inspect rental equipment for safety decals, safety compliance, and ensure that equipment is in good working order
  • Clean all equipment and maintain a clean work area
  • 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
  • Other duties assigned as needed
  • Check equipment for damage, hours used, mileage and fuel level upon return to the branch
  • Inspect rental equipment for safety decals, safety compliance, and ensure that equipment is in good working order
  • Clean all equipment and maintain a clean work area
  • 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
  • Install erosion and sediment control devices
  • Drive wood stakes into the ground with sledgehammers
  • Apply grass seed, fertilizer and lime to work areas; apply straw blanket and straw to restored ground areas
  • Clean track equipment, sweep and shovel mud and debris off of construction roads and right-of-way accesses
  • Install T-post and safety fencing
  • Install geo-textile fabric below aggregate installations
  • Load and unload construction material and tools
  • Spot heavy equipment while in operation
  • Install erosion and sediment control devices
  • Drive wood stakes into the ground with sledgehammers
  • Apply grass seed, fertilizer and lime to work areas; apply straw blanket and straw to restored ground areas
  • Clean track equipment, sweep and shovel mud and debris off of construction roads and right-of-way accesses
  • Install T-post and safety fencing
  • Install geo-textile fabric below aggregate installations
  • Load and unload construction material and tools
  • Spot heavy equipment while in operation

Benefits

  • general: 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 careers@ur.com for assistance.
  • general: 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.
  • general: 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.

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