Equipment Associate

University of Richmond•Knoxville, TN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

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 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.

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.
High School Diploma or equivalency
A valid driver's license
General knowledge of yard equipment and the loading/unloading of trucks
Ability to work effectively in all weather conditions
High school diploma or equivalent
Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record
Experience operating medium to large forklifts preferred
Some knowledge of computers and phone apps
Superior customer service, teamwork, and verbal/written communication skills
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.
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.
High School diploma or equivalent
Basic knowledge with repairing and maintaining HVAC equipment preferred
Mechanical aptitude including knowledge of tools applicable to position
Superior customer service, teamwork and verbal/written communication skills
Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record
Ability to frequently lift items up to 45 lbs.
Willingness to be on an “on call” rotation for 24/7 emergency service
High School Diploma or equivalency
Entry level position
Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license with minimal driving infractions a plus, but not required
Ability to lift up to 45 pounds
Strong organizational skills and show attention to detail
Ability to stand for extended periods of time
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.
General Knowledge of safe loading/unloading practices
Ability to read and write
High school diploma or equivalent, ability to read and write fluently (English)
Valid driver's license
Excellent physical stamina: strength, balance, mobility, dexterity and lifting heavy equipment
Frequent use of hand tools: power tools, chop saws, grinders and others
High School diploma or equivalent
0-2 years of experience
Ability to wear a respirator and/or hearing protection as required
Ability to bend, kneel and work with arms raised for prolonged period of time
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

Nice To Haves

CDL Required or the ability to get
Knowledge of trench safety equipment is an advantage but not required
Skill in reading and interpreting Access and Construction Plans (preferred)
Construction or related experience a plus, but not required
Familiarity with DOT and OSHA regulations a plus, but not required
Industry experience is a plus, but not required (training is provided on products & services)
Knowledge in rental equipment, a plus

Responsibilities

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
Perform routine checks on portable sanitation equipment to ensure it is safe and in good working order without damage, which may include inspecting, washing, repairing, and/or storing
General facility maintenance and minor repairs
Loading and unloading of units, either manually or with forklift as required
Use of drill, rivet tool and other hand tools as needed
Ensures supplies are onsite and organized
Ensure trucks are accurately loaded for the next day with all units cleaned and repaired to standards
Set-up/maintain yard in clean, organized manner
Maintain inventory spaces, communicate accurate counts to Dispatch
Quality check on all units and equipment, verifying rent ready status prior to loading
Excellent housekeeping of shop, yard and facility
Maintain professional demeanor and appearance at all times
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
Check Commercial and Utility trucks for damage, hours used, mileage and fuel level upon return to
Inspect rental trucks for safety decals, safety compliance, and ensure that the vehicle is in good working order
Clean all trucks and maintain a clean work area
Load and unload rental vehicles, and prepare for rental
Checkout and demonstrate trucks for customers as well as delivering truck
Complete necessary maintenance, minor repairs and cleaning of units in a timely manner
Check equipment for damage upon return
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
Paint fleet equipment as directed
Operate equipment in the safe manner
Minor repairs, maintenance checks and the cleaning of equipment
Report equipment condition before and after usage
Demonstrate equipment for customers
Assist with the loading and unloading of equipment
Installs and dismantles temporary fence using powered equipment, various type of lifts, and hand tools.
Assembles various fence rental items and accessories per manufacturer, company, safety policy and procedures.
Inspect installed equipment prior to leaving job site.
Load and unload truck properly at job site.
Check equipment for damage and general function upon return to the Branch.
Report machine condition to Counter Person/Service Manager for appropriate billing of customer.
Inspect, count, and roll cable for future deployments.
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.
Greet customers and assist with customer inquiries.
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
Lead/Sr Painter assigns units to Preppers (Prepper jots the unit # and serial # in a notepad)
1:1 with Sr. Painter regarding responsibilities and ensure they are properly equipped
Bleed out air compressor to assure there is no moisture and let compressor continue to run to build up air
Lubricate all air tools
Set-up working area with assigned tools: DA Sander, Angle Grinder, Decal Eraser, Air Gun, Tack Rags, Degreaser, Tape
Inspect particle respirator
Remove decals and adhesive with decal eraser
Scuff paint with DA, sand to metal in areas with rust or when body work is necessary (final sand should be no less than 180 grit sandpaper)
Carefully blow the unit to remove dust and debris and clean unit with degreaser and tack cloth
Tape/masking for paint and pick up tape/decals stuck to the floor and sweep
Inspect work area to assure that the prep bay is left the same before the paint process
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.
Operations Coordination and Workflow Management
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