Area Dispatcher

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 an Area Dispatcher, you will be tasked with organizing the daily dispatch of drivers for a metro area in a safe and timely manner. You will work closely with Operations Managers and Inside Sales Reps to ensure deliveries are properly scheduled and executed to guarantee superior customer service. Without you, our customers cannot meet their operational needs, and that's why we seek a professional with integrity who respects and understand the demands of the job.What you'll do:Oversee dispatch of drivers within the metro-area to maximize efficiency and customer delivery responsivenessMonitor driver progress and adjust schedules as pick-up and delivery orders come inMaximize truck loads outbound and inboundOptimize use of overtime and outside haulers to deliver superior customer serviceAs needed, support branches in maintaining customer relations via phone, making additions, cancellations, and changes regarding equipment location or delivery timeDemonstrate commitment to safety and discipline through exemplary personal compliance, accountability and pro-active communicationPerform all safety inspections within company and governmental policiesOther duties assigned as neededRequirements:High School diploma or equivalentValid driver's license with acceptable driving recordTechnical knowledge of DOT/Federal Motor Carrier rules and regulationsDiligent attention to safetyAbility to multitask in a fast-paced environmentStrong leadership, organization and communication skillsThis 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 LeaveUnited Compassion FundEmployee Discount ProgramCareer Development & Promotional OpportunitiesAdditional Vacation Buy Up Program (US Only)Early Wage Access through Payactiv (US Hourly Only)Paid Sick LeaveAn inclusive and welcoming cultureLearn 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.