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About this Service Writer role at United Rentals

United Rentals · Onsite · East Syracuse, NY, USA

Great company. Great people. Great opportunities.

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 Service Writer, you will be responsible for service and maintenance related administrative duties. These duties include but are not limited to work order completion, technician time tracking, warranty recovery and preventive maintenance currency.  You are also responsible for scheduling, maintaining equipment files, processing service related invoices, handling customer inquiries and keeping the service department informed with respect to service bulletins and general information.

What you'll do:

  • Work Order Completions, such as opening and closing work orders with accurate information

  • Technician Time Reporting, ensure all paid hours available for work are recorded accurately and timely

  • Ensure that all tasks eligible for warranty are created and submitted for warranty

  • Monitor warranty reporting to ensure that all claims are properly brought to closure

  • Run Preventive Maintenance reports and schedule work as appropriate to maintain a high level of fleet currency

  • Handle equipment maintenance related issues with a high sense of urgency

  • Keep Management informed of customer concerns

  • Ensure all service-related invoices are properly coded within the correct General Ledger

  • Other duties assigned as needed

Requirements:

  • High School diploma or equivalent

  • Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record

  • 1 – 2 years experience in a shop or service environment

  • Basic computer skills

  • Attention to detail

  • Ability to multi-task in a busy environment

  • High sense of urgency with respect to customer service

  • Superior customer service, teamwork and verbal/written communication skills

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

Explore our comprehensive U.S. benefit offerings

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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 [email protected] 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.

Compensation Range:

$22.50 - $32.35
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How this Writer salary compares

This role pays $57,044/yrin line with the typical range for Writer roles.

$37,440 median $87,169 $150,060

Typical range $51,360–$115,888/yr, from 598 comparable Writer listings on JobsRadar (pay annualized to USD). See Writer salary insights →

About United Rentals

Founded in 1997, United Rentals is the largest equipment rental company in the world, with an integrated network of rental locations in North America, Europe, Australia and New Zealand. In North America, the company operates in 49 states, every Canadian province and Puerto Rico.

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