Equipment Associate

About the role

Perform cleaning, painting, preparation, and general non-technical tasks to keep mobile storage containers, ground-level offices, and/or mobile/modular offices rental-ready while maintaining yard organization and flow. This role may include other responsibilities and duties as assigned from time to time, based upon company needs.

Responsibilities

• Clean, prep, and paint units to make them rental-ready, including minor cosmetic repairs and decal work, including testing office power and plumbing
• Use safe work and lock-out/tag-out procedures
• Clean interiors and exteriors of storage containers and mobile/modular offices
• Sweep, mop, paint, power wash, clean windows
• Remove trash, debris, and customer belongings from returned units
• Complete preparation tasks to make units rental-ready
• Remove and install decals
• Complete repeatable repairs independently such as fixing minor container dents or bent cargo door bars and other cosmetic or structural fixes
• Use lock out tag out procedures to properly test office power and plumbing
• Plan, coordinate, and oversee Fleet Technician workflow to maximize shop productivity, safety, and service levels
• Operate forklifts and other material handling equipment safely to stage, load, and organize units and maintain an efficient yard
• Stage and organize mobile storage units for efficient yard flow
• Load and position containers for delivery preparation
• Maintain clean and organized work areas
• Follow Mobile Storage and United Rentals 5S guidelines
• Use appropriate PPE and operate tools safely
• Participate in Safety Huddles and report safety observations
• Store tools, supplies, and Workplace Ready Solutions in proper and secure place
• Complete basic inspections and reporting for returned equipment and escalate issues appropriately
• Support technicians and learn procedures by assisting with basic repairs and service calls, including general lock out/tag out tasks

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Previous experience in construction, warehouse operations, equipment maintenance, or similar hands-on work environment preferred but not required
• Required ability to read and write
• General mechanical aptitude preferred
• Ability to operate forklift with necessary certification
• Strong attention to detail for cleaning and inspection tasks

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

Benefits

• 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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