Equipment Associate
Charlottesville, VA - USA
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:
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
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
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 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 - $27.10Required Experience:
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