Equipment Associate

University of Richmond

Posted 2 months ago

Full Time

Fairburn, Georgia

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Equipment Associate is responsible for preparing customer orders, maintaining trench safety equipment, and performing routine safety checks. They also assist with loading and unloading equipment while providing excellent customer service to branch visitors.

Qualifications

You have a high school diploma or equivalent and a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record. You are comfortable operating medium to large forklifts and have some knowledge of computers and phone apps. You possess superior customer service, teamwork, and communication skills, with a diligent attention to safety.

Must Have Skills for ATS

forklift operation

computer knowledge

phone app knowledge

customer service

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 Trench Safety branch operation. Your primary objective will be to provide labor assistance in preparing customer orders and maintaining trench safety equipment. This highly team-oriented position requires dependability, focus on safety, understanding and following procedures, and attention to detail. Excellence in this challenging and rewarding position paves the way for advancement opportunity into our Driver development program.

What you'll do:

  • Assemble, load and unload equipment, assist with deliveries and prepare equipment for rental

  • Perform routine checks on rental equipment to ensure it is safe and in good working order

  • Verify delivery tickets and returns for accuracy

  • Greet customers and assist with customer inquiries about equipment

  • Suggest equipment and supplies to meet customer needs

  • Other duties assigned as needed

Requirements:

  • High school diploma or equivalent

  • Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record

  • Experience operating medium to large forklifts preferred

  • Knowledge of trench safety equipment is an advantage but not required

  • Some knowledge of computers and phone apps

  • Superior customer service, teamwork, and verbal/written communication skills

  • Diligent attention to safety

  • Ability to frequently lift items up to 45 lbs.

  • PPE and work boots are provided by the company

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

Why 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 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 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, location, education, training, experience, skills, and ability.

University of Richmond

United Rentals is the world’s largest equipment rental company, helping customers safely build, maintain and respond across construction, industrial, utilities, infrastructure and emergency response projects. With the industry’s largest fleet and more than 25 years of operational experience, we combine scale, expertise and digital innovation to keep worksites moving safely and efficiently. Our solutions extend beyond equipment to include specialty rentals, safety services and connected jobsite technologies that help customers manage complexity, improve productivity and make more informed decisions. By bringing together equipment, data and field expertise, United Rentals helps customers create more connected, intelligent worksites, improving safety, visibility and performance across the jobsite. We go beyond equipment. We are the world’s largest fleet of problem solvers, with best-in-class specialty solutions, safety training and 24/7 support to empower your success. For more updates - Follow us on Twitter: www.UnitedRentals.com/Twitter Like us on Facebook: www.UnitedRentals.com/Facebook Join us on Google+: www.UnitedRentals.com/Google See more videos: www.UnitedRentals.com/YouTube
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