Equipment Associate
Posted: 16 July, 2023Organization: United Rentals
Location: Baton Rouge, LA
Great company. Great people. Great opportunities.
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.
Your strong work ethic, reliability and positive attitude will make you an asset to our branch and entire organization. If you would enjoy the chance to make your mark with the world's largest equipment rental provider, consider a future with United Rentals. You will be supported by a strong management team that will help you achieve your goals. Excellence in this challenging and rewarding position paves the way for advancement opportunities into our Driver and Service Technician development programs.
Additional duties include the following:
- 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
Job Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Valid driver's 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.
Perform pre-use and post-use inspections on any fence installation tools to ensure their safe and correct operation
- Load trucks with all the necessary equipment, materials, and tools for the installation project, restocking as necessary for future installations
- Prepare customer job sites for fence installation
- Ensure job site is clear of any debris post-installation and post-removal of any fencing project
- Repair temporary fencing units at job sites as requested by customer
- Frequent customer interaction, including recommendations for any additional services and supplies needed
- May operate forklift for loading and unloading of fencing truck, moving fencing equipment/materials on company property, or at a customer job site
- Maintain professional demeanor and appearance at all times
- Other duties as assigned, may assist as necessary with other Reliable OnSite Services rental equipment offerings
Job Requirements:
- Superior customer service
- Diligent attention to safety
- A valid driver's license and safe driving record
- Basic knowledge of safe driving procedures
- One (1) year fencing and/or construction industry experience is preferred but not required. Training is provided on products, services, and driver qualifications and procedures.
- Ability to operate a forklift (training provided)
- Excellent verbal communication skills
- Positive attitude
- High School Diploma or equivalency
- Ability to mount and dismount trucks multiple times daily
- Ability to frequently lift, move, push, pull, twist, and turn items up to 45 pounds, and in excess of 45 pounds with assistance, in the loading and unloading of equipment
- Ability to drive day or night
- Work effectively in all weather conditions and customer work environments
Candidates offered employment are subject to the successful completion of a comprehensive MVR and criminal background check and drug screening as part of the pre-employment onboarding process.
This position is deemed Safety Sensitive for purposes of United Rentals’ policies and procedures.
At United Rentals, the largest equipment rental company, we believe that it takes great employees to build a great organization – and we’re passionate about helping our people grow professionally and embrace teamwork in everything they do. Our culture is based on our corporate values and centers on mutual respect, job satisfaction, diversity and a shared responsibility to build a better future.
What's in it for you?
U.S. Full Time roles: Best in class benefits offering includes medical, dental, vision, flex spending and health savings accounts; 401(k) retirement with company match; life and disability insurance; and paid time off including sick, vacation, holidays, and paid parental leave. Comprehensive training and development and career growth opportunities.
U.S. Non-Full Time roles: Benefits offering includes 401(k) retirement with company match; paid time off including sick, vacation and holidays; and comprehensive training and development and career growth opportunities.
Canada: Best in class benefits package which includes medical, dental & vision, RRSP/DPSP*, paid time off, comprehensive training and development, and career growth opportunities.
*Offered for full time roles, non-full time eligibility in select provinces.
United Rentals, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer of women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities