Military
Find a place where you belong
Hiring our homecoming heroes
If you are an active duty member, veteran, reservist or family member, you will find that United Rentals shares your commitment to serving others with dignity and respect. Our company’s values – strong leadership, teamwork, discipline, diversity and work ethic – align with yours. A significant portion of our workforce comes from a military background, and we offer many roles that are a great fit for the skills you’ve gained through your service.
Service to Employment Program (STEP)
United Rentals partnered with Workforce Opportunity Services (WOS) in 2013 to create our Service to Employment Program (STEP). STEP is a unique work-study program to help veterans transition back into working life. It offers 10 weeks of in-class and hands-on training, where veterans learn technical and social skills, meet with our leaders and experience what it’s like to work at our branches. Apply for our STEP program.
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Support for active military members
For those who are still actively serving, we provide you and your spouse with the flexibility needed to serve in the National Guard or Reserves. At United Rentals, we:
- Safeguard the jobs of employees who serve in the uniformed services
- Provide pay during active duty deployments
- Support reserve training commitments
- Provide job protection for both service members and eligible family members during an active leave or medical leave
Veterans United: Together, we’re making a difference
Veterans United is a military employee resource group that was formed to help support and promote our veterans. All current employees, regardless of military service, are welcome to be part of this community of volunteers. In every location, district and region across our footprint, passionate employees are eager to give back to individuals and organizations that have served in the armed forces in the U.S. or Canada. They support or participate in fundraising events or share their time and talents through a day of service at a Fisher House or the Valour Place.
Learn more about our programsMeet Our Veterans
Raven, Inside Sales Rep, U.S. Army, E-4
United Rentals recognized my veteran status and has shown appreciation even as early as in my interview. There is a strong sense of comraderie and integrity displayed through daily practices. I really feel like this company cares about their employees overall well-being. There is tremendous opportunity here and the leadership team is always working to ensure that employees are knowledgeable and comfortable, which ultimately makes us promotable!
Esteban, Inside Sales Rep U.S. Army, CWO
When it came time for a career change, I searched for reputable companies with a Veteran Program. United Rentals followed through with their commitment to honor military service and experience. Working with a Veteran recruiter was a real asset to the hiring process. I have had a great experience working with my new family and look forward to a long career with United Rentals.
Anthony, Outside Sales Rep US Army, Cpl
This is the largest rental company in the industry, which offers employees great opportunities. United Rentals acknowledges service members better than any company I have ever worked for. In the military, teamwork was vital in accomplishing our missions and I have applied that here. It is a great place to work.
Marc, Division Safety Manager U.S. Army, CW-4
United Rentals is a company with a great team mentality. Service members will feel right at home with the ‘let’s get the mission done’ atmosphere. Excellence is rewarded with promotion opportunities, especially for those willing to relocate (which vets are used to doing).
Tom, Branch Manager U.S. Air Force, E-4; Air National Guard, E-4
I started as a Road Technician and was able to use the skills that were taught to me through my tenure in the military to become an engaged and positive employee. Possessing this type of attitude has led the pathway for my career as a successful Service Manager, and now Branch Manager.
Daryl, Service Manager U.S. Navy, E-5; U.S. Army, E-7
What I like best about working at United Rentals is the teamwork and feeling like you’re a part of the organization. Your input matters. I’ve used my military skills of leadership and working together as a team at United Rentals.
Trent, Branch Manager U.S. Army, E-4
What I like most about working at United Rentals is the opportunity it affords me to grow. In the military, I was trained as a Mechanic and when I went to NCO school, I was trained on many management techniques. I was hired as a Mechanic and have moved up through many positions to Branch Manager.
Military Awards:
GI Jobs: United Rentals recognized as a GOLD Award Winner
For 11 consecutive years, United Rentals has been selected as a G.I. Jobs Top Military Friendly Employer. In 2020, we received a Gold award for companies with over $1 billion revenue.
Top Veteran-Friendly Companies & Top Supplier Diversity Programs: US Veterans Magazine
U.S. Veterans Magazine (USVM) polled hundreds of Fortune 1000 companies for 2019’s Best of the Best evaluations. At USVM, their goal is to open up employment, business and supplier opportunities within the federal government and corporate America for veterans, transitioning service members, disabled veterans, spouses and veteran business owners. These non-biased studies are valuable resources for job-seekers, business owners, students, consumers, senior management, business associations, employment agencies and consumer groups.
