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United Rentals Overview
Stamford, CT
10000+ employees
1997
Company - Public (URI)
Transportation & Logistics
$5 to $10 billion (USD) per year
Great company. Great people. Great opportunities.
As the largest equipment rental company in the world, with a store network nearly three times the size of any other provider, and locations in 49 states and 10 Canadian provinces, we’re committed to ... Read more
As the largest equipment rental company in the world, with a store network nearly three times the size of any other provider, and locations in 49 states and 10 Canadian provinces, we’re committed to ... Read more
Mission: Deploy the best people, equipment and solutions to enable our customers to safely build a better and stronger future.
United Rentals – Why Work For Us?
Founded in 1997, United Rentals has become the world’s largest equipment rental provider, with an integrated network of over 870 rental locations in 49 states and 10 Canadian provinces, and almost $8 billion OEC of rental fleet including 3,100 classes of equipment.
Our Customers
Our diverse customer base includes construction and industrial companies, utilities, municipalities, government agencies and independent contractors. Most of our customers align with three categories: approximately 50% are non-construction, such as industrial; 46% are non-residential construction; and 4% are residential. We provide every customer with access to the best people, equipment and solutions in the industry.
Our Mission
Deploy the best people, equipment and solutions to enable our customers to safely build a better and stronger future.
Our Values
Safety First
Always act and require that others act in a manner that puts the safety of our employees, customers and community first and foremost.
Passion For People
Build a diverse workplace that challenges our employees to grow professionally and embrace teamwork in everything they do.
Visible Leadership
To walk the walk; to lead by example and to do so with a sense of humility and responsibility.
Customer Driven
Enthusiastically support the best interests of our customers and develop better ways for them to get their job done.
Absolute Integrity
Always do the right thing and honor our commitments; ensure appropriate corporate governance.
Community Minded
Be an outstanding corporate citizen and neighbor at all times in all ways.
Continuous Innovation
To foster a culture that empowers employees to improve quality and efficiency.
Every project and program we promote upholds our commitment to building strong communities for future generations. Our core values are focused on safety, service, respect, diversity and integrity.
Equipped for the Challenge
At United Rentals, we are committed to protecting the environment while offering our customers exceptional service and quality. We want to share our know-how and help the communities we serve. We believe that every employee at United Rentals – from our Chief Executive Officer to branch managers to our drivers – plays an important role in making our company a better corporate citizen.
Community Outreach
Through countless construction, improvement and beautification projects across the United States and Canada, we are proud to help build stronger communities. We are among the first to respond to natural disasters and work diligently to ensure optimal emergency preparedness. United Rentals is also proud to have supported families in need through Extreme Makeover: Home Edition and incredible organizations like The Tower of Hope.
Commitment to Diversity
As the industry leader in thousands of communities across the United States and Canada, United Rentals has a socially and culturally diverse teams of employees. We embrace diversity of race, nationality, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, and gender identity or expression. We're also proud to sponsor and support leading business and community-based organizations, like INROADS and the National Association for Women in Construction, which are making a level playing field in the workplace. Mutual respect for the dignity and rights of all persons defines our culture and is an essential part of our success.
Military-Friendly Employment
United Rentals has been selected as a G.I. Jobs Top 100 Military Friendly Employer for four years in a row, placing 20th on the list for 2013. We were also selected as one of the nation's 2013 Most Valuable Employers (MVE) for Military by CivilianJobs.com for the second year in a row. Our company values, including strong leadership, teamwork, discipline, diversity and work ethic, align with those of veterans and reservists. We support our current and prospective military employees by providing job protection and assisting veterans who are both working while on active duty or transitioning to civilian life. We take great pride in understanding the needs of our employees who serve or have served in the military.
We’re committed to making United Rentals a great place to work. That means providing employees with opportunities for growth and fostering an environment based on teamwork, mutual respect, job satisfaction, diversity, and a shared responsibility to build a better future.
Why Work at United Rentals?
Expertise, competence, safety, and reliability; we are dedicated to excellence in our work. We’re a company that gets things done because we hire great people.
United Rentals:
- Hires and retains exceptional employees at every level
- Provides training, development, and career planning
- Instills the belief that our customers are key to our long-term success
- Supports a quality-conscious workplace in which employees feel a strong sense of responsibility, involvement and commitment
- Nurtures a company-wide spirit of teamwork through which individual and team efforts are recognized and rewarded
- Actively commits to a safe work environment for all employees
Diversity Is Good Business
When people respect each other's personal history and cultural experiences, it makes for a better workplace. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences give us perspective that strengthens our products and services, making us more valuable to a wider customer base and enriching the quality of our daily interactions. In these ways, diversity gives us a competitive business advantage.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Mutual respect for the dignity and fundamental rights of all persons defines our culture and is an essential ingredient for success. Our commitment to maintaining a professional and safe work environment free of unlawful discrimination, bias, harassment, and violence is uncompromising. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment. All of our hiring reflects Equal Employment Opportunity practices.
We're united by a strong work ethic and a determination to excel at customer service. Our goal is to attract and retain a talented, energetic and diverse team of individuals who share our commitment to excellence. We hope you will consider joining us.
Working with Community Leaders
United Rentals is proud to sponsor and support leading business and community-based organizations helping to create a level playing field in the workplace. These organizations are committed to providing education and professional development resources to help members reach their full potential in construction and related fields.
Our Diversity Organization Partners include:
- National Association for Women in Construction (NAWIC)
- Canadian Association for Women in Construction (CAWIC)
- National Veteran Owned Business Association (NaVOBA)
- National Hispanic Construction Association (NHCA)
United Rentals offers comprehensive benefits coverage, including health care, wellness programs, retirement plans and work/life benefits to employees and their families.
Benefits offerings are designed to help employees make the best decisions for themselves, their families, their individual situations and life goals.
Health & Well-Being
Our U.S. benefits package includes:
• Medical and Prescription Drug Coverage
• Wellness Programs, Tools & Resources
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Care
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life & Accident Insurance
• AFLAC Supplemental Benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Health Care and Dependent Care
• Health Savings Account
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Our Canadian benefits package includes:
• Extended Health Coverage
• Health & Wellness Tools and Resources
• Employee Assistance Program
• Dental Coverage
• Life & Accident Insurance
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Financial Security/Planning and Well-Being
Our benefits package includes:
• 401K including Company Match (RRSP with DPSP in Canada)
• Undergraduate Education Assistance Program
• Vacation Buy Up (USA)
• Vacation Donation (USA)
• Paid & Unpaid Time Off (Vacation, Holidays, Sick Days)
• Employee Discount Program Auto, Home & Pet Insurance Discounts (USA)
• Business Travel Insurance
• Legal Assistance (USA)
• Service Awards
United Rentals Reviews
United Rentals416Approve of CEO
Michael J. Kneeland
277 Ratings
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"Amazing company"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at United Rentals full-time (More than a year)
Pros
A great company with compassion and Wonder growth opportunity. Tools are provided to help you succeed tremendously! It's all about GROWTH!
Cons
Can be hard for some people to succeed if you are not outspoken. You have to speak up! This could be a pro &a a con.
Advice to Management
Advertise more to women and be sure to listen to you equipment associates!
United Rentals 2017-09-21 08:53 PDT
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United Rentals Interviews
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Average- Accepted OfferNeutral ExperienceAverage InterviewUnited Rentals 2017-09-11 13:44 PDT
Application
I applied online. I interviewed at United Rentals.
Interview
Interviewed by Sr. Management 3 times. Took appox. a month to start. Very informal interviews. Management basically just checking the box. They use a personality test to take the guess work out.
Interview Questions
- No unexpected questions Answer Question
United Rentals Awards & Accolades
- Fortune 500, Fortune, 2015
- Top 100 Military Friendly Employers, GI Jobs, 2014
- Top 100 Military Friendly Employers, GI Jobs, 2013
- Most Valuable Employers (MVE) for Military, CivilianJobs.com, 2013
- Top 100 Military Friendly Employers, GI Jobs, 2012
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