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Equipment Associate

United Rentals


Job Location:

Charlottesville, VA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 17 - 27
Posted: 24 May 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 29 September 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy
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Job Summary

Great company. Great people. Great opportunities.

If youd like the chance to make your mark with the worlds 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 youll do:

  • 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

Requirements:

  • High school diploma or equivalent

  • Valid drivers license with acceptable driving record

  • Effective communication multi-tasking and strong teamwork skills

  • Diligent attention to safety

  • Superior customer service skills

  • Ability to frequently lift items up to 45 lbs.

This position is deemed Safety Sensitive for purposes of United Rentals policies and procedures.

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What youll do:

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  • 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

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  • Load and unload construction material and tools

  • Spot heavy equipment while in operation

Requirements:

  • High school diploma or equivalent ability to read and write fluently (English)

  • Valid drivers license

  • 1 year(s) of experience in construction and knowledge of safety hazards of construction projects

  • Excellent physical stamina: strength balance mobility dexterity and lifting heavy equipment

  • Frequent use of hand tools: power tools chop saws grinders and others

  • Skill in reading and interpreting Access and Construction Plans (preferred)

  • Travel out of town during the week or weekends extensive overtime

This position is deemed Safety Sensitive for purposes of United Rentals policies and procedures

Why join us

We dont just talk the talk! Were an award-winning company (recently named a Glassdoor Best Place to Work in 2026) that truly cares about our people - Thats why we offer best-in-class benefits and perks that will support you and your 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

Explore our comprehensive U.S. benefit offerings

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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 for assistance.

At United Rentals we proudly hire active duty members veterans reservists and their families. The values that define your serviceleadership discipline integrity and teamworkare the same values that drive our success. With many veterans already part of our team were 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 education training experience skills and ability.

Compensation Range:

$17.35 - $27.10

Required Experience:

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