Electrical Technician

Great company. Great people. Great opportunities.

As an Electrical Technician, you will use your skills to perform maintenance and preventative maintenance tasks, as well as minor repairs on equipment, in a safe and professional manner. Every day, you can improve and challenge yourself, and if you have the desire and ambition, you’ll have the potential to work towards higher level Tech roles in our Service Department. Like every member of our team, we will rely on you to provide exceptional customer service to our customers.

What you'll do:

• Perform maintenance checks on rental equipment before and after use for damage, operational condition, ohm check, amp check, safety decals, and safety compliance

• Report the machine condition to the counter person or Service Manager for appropriate billing to the customer

• Load and unload equipment while complying with DOT regulations for height, width, and weight

• Clean all equipment, and prepare equipment for new rental contracts or for sale

• Check the equipment, demonstrate the proper use of it, and familiarize the customer with each piece of equipment

• Perform minor repairs on rental equipment and tools in a safe manner including contactor/relay cleaning, small component replacement, and tag equipment for rental ready status

• Assist higher-level technicians as needed

• Assist in the pickup and delivery of equipment and parts to and from outside vendors and other United Rentals, Inc. locations for purchases or repairs

• Other duties assigned as needed

Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent

• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record

• Ability to frequently lift items up to 45 lbs.

• Basic verbal and written skills

• Basic electrical aptitude

• Must own tools applicable to this position and have a working knowledge of tools

• Strong teamwork and customer service skills

• Ability to understand the rental cycle

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

Learn more about our full US benefit offerings here.

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

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