EXPLORE OPPORTUNITIES IN THE
Equipment
Rental Industry
Join an industry full of opportunity
From large construction projects like new housing developments or city parks, to homeowners working on a weekend DIY project, equipment rental is all around us.
With more than 50% of construction industry equipment rented (vs. owned), and growing at 2x the speed, the equipment segment has opportunities for numerous lucrative career paths. With equipment rental, you get the opportunity to help build the future!
Construction | Industrial | Small Tool
The equipment segment of the rental industry has multiple subsects – construction, industrial, and general tool. Each part of equipment rental utilizes different types of equipment and has various available occupations.
Construction equipment is almost exclusively rented by construction firms and contractors, and includes earthmoving and access equipment, and pumps/generators.
Industrial equipment is used for larger scale projects and is often controlled by trained operators, making for ample career opportunities.
The final subsect of the segment includes equipment rented by professional contractors and DIY homeowners for light construction, including smaller hand-held tools, yard-care equipment, saws, small generators, etc.
Careers in equipment rental
Average salary of $42,723
Delivery Driver
As a service technician, you will handle all aspects of equipment maintenance and repair for millions of dollars in fleet. In this role, you aren’t stuck changing the oil and rotating tires all day. You’ll use all your senses to diagnose unique problems and manage repairs for hundreds of different fleet categories. You are the Sherlock Holmes of mechanics.
Average salary of $49,358
Mechanic/Service Technician
Average salary of $29,349
Inside/Outside Sales
Average salary of $72,119
Store/Branch Manager
Rental opportunities located across North America
Joining the equipment rental industry opens the door to opportunities available across North America. No matter where you are or where you want to live, there are rental businesses with jobs you can explore to help you expand your career.
What professionals in the rental industry are saying
Our business managed to thrive the last three years and it would not be possible without the resources and camaraderie that comes from the rental industry.
– Steve Mau
Brainerd General Rental
The rental industry is growing immensely in technology and equipment. It’s exciting because everything is just so much bigger and better.
– Billy Haas, Crown Rental
Crown Rental
I am proud to be an ARA member. The benefits that membership provides has allowed me to develop both personally and professionally.
– Heather Gray
REIC