Structure Installer
United Rentals
La Porte, TX
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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Construction, Detail Oriented, Disassemblers, Driver's License, Equipment Rentals, Forklift, Hand Tools, High School Diploma, Leadership, Logistics, OSHA, Organizational Skills, Regulations, Rentals, Team Player, Warehousing
LOCATION
La Porte, TX
POSTED
22 days ago
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 a Temporary Structure Installer, you will use your skills to install and dismantle temporary structures using powered equipment, various types of lifts, and hand tools. Temporary Structure Installers I will build and dismantle tent structures per manufacturer and company guidelines.
What you'll do:
- Installation and Dismantling of Tent Structures. Understand the types of tent structures used by the company (frame, pole, clearspan, structure tents, canopies, etc.)
- Identify and name all tent components, including beams, rafters, purlins, uprights, stakes, anchors, tensioning hardware, and keder systems
- Observe and assist senior installers with the assembly and disassembly process
- Layout and site preparation
- Tent frame assembly sequence
- Fabric installation and tensioning
- Securing and anchoring methods
- Understand and follow manufacturer specifications for each structure type. Properly load, secure, and unload materials on company vehicles and trailers to prevent damage or shifting during transit
- Follow directions from the warehouse and logistics teams to ensure accurate equipment counts
- Assist in site layout using measuring tools and supervisor guidance. Properly load, secure, and unload materials on company vehicles and trailers to prevent damage or shifting during transit
Requirements:
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Entry-level position, no prior tent installation experience necessary; on-the-job training provided
- Construction or related experience a plus, but not required
- Possess and maintain a valid driver's license with minimal driving infractions
- Ability to obtain forklift, manlift, and OSHA certifications within 6 months
- Familiarity with DOT and OSHA regulations is a plus, but not required
- Basic use of hand tools (hammer, drill, rachet, wrenches, impact driver)
- Willingness to learn power equipment, such as forklifts, boom lifts, and stake drivers
- Able to follow instructions and implement feedback
- Strong organizational skills and show attention to detail
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 rewardingcareer.
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, location, education, training, experience, skills, and ability.
About the Company
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United Rentals
Founded in 1997, United Rentals is 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.
Building a better future is our commitment to the people and communities we serve.
United Rentals, Inc. is the largest equipment rental company in the world. The company has an integrated network of 1,186 rental locations in North America and 11 in Europe. In North America, the company operates in 49 states and every Canadian province. The company’s approximately 18,500 employees serve construction and industrial customers, utilities, municipalities, homeowners and others. The company offers approximately 3,800 classes of equipment for rent with a total original cost of $14.18 billion. United Rentals is a member of the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index, the Barron’s 400 Index and the Russell 3000 Index® and is headquartered in Stamford, Conn. Additional information about United Rentals is available at unitedrentals.com.
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
Act, and require others to act, in a manner that puts the safety of our employees, customers and communities first.
A Passion For People
Build a diverse workplace that challenges all employees to grow professionally and embrace teamwork.
Visible Leadership
Lead by example in every business decision and action, with a sense of humility and responsibility.
Customer-Driven
Support the best interests of our customers and develop better ways for them to succeed at their jobs.
Absolute Integrity
Always do the right thing, honor commitments and ensure appropriate corporate governance.
Community-Minded
Be an outstanding corporate citizen and a good neighbor in every sense by being helpful, respectful, law-abiding and friendly.
Continuous Innovation
Contribute to a culture of innovative thinking that empowers employees to improve quality, efficiency and customer service.
Sustainability
Engage in practices that lead to positive change by encouraging social accountability and environmental responsibility.
COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or moreINDUSTRY
Rental Services
WEBSITE
http://www.unitedrentals.com