Car Rental Agent

Best Line Equipment is currently seeking a motivated and customer-focused Rental Counter Specialist to join our team at our Keyport, NJ location. As a Rental Counter Specialist, you will be responsible for the oversight of rental contracts, coordinate equipment deliveries and pickups, monitor status of construction, industrial, and heavy rental equipment, as well as generating and closing rental contracts.

Rental Counter Specialists play a hands-on role in identifying and securing the proper construction, industrial and/or heavy equipment needs for our customers that range from homeowner to construction and industrial industry professionals. This position also provides support with local equipment deliveries that as needed, making it a great opportunity for someone who enjoys a mix of customer service, equipment coordination, and hands-on work.

Job Overview:

• Answer incoming telephone calls from internal and external customers.
• Confirm reservations for customer will call and delivery orders, as well as pick-ups.
• Provide information to customers via telephone or face to face about rented equipment then locate and transfer equipment when necessary.
• Keep records of transactions such as, billing cycles for customers, logged pickups, calls for equipment and information on equipment transfers.
• Assist loading and/or unloading equipment for customers and drivers.
• Assist with local equipment deliveries as needed by operating a rollback truck or tractor-trailer.
• Support inside and outside sales personnel.
• Clerical and housekeeping responsibilities providing the store has a clean and representable image.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Valid driver's license.
• Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with the ability to operate a rollback truck or tractor-trailer for local equipment deliveries as needed.
• Minimum of six months of relevant experience in a similar position with understanding of a wide range of construction equipment (i.e. Industrial, Aerial, Heavy, etc.).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to interact effectively with customers and fellow employees.
• Ability to assist with loading, unloading, and moving equipment as needed.
• Reliable, safety-conscious, and customer-focused, with the ability to work in a hands-on, fast-paced environment.

Benefits Include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and Rx, effective day one!
• 401(k) with partial company match
• Short- & long-term disability
• Basic and supplemental life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee discount
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Boot reimbursement

Wage Range: $25.00 - $29.00/hr. (depending upon experience)

Why work at Best Line?

For over 40 years, Best Line Equipment has been family-owned, and that still shows in how we treat our people. With 15+ locations across PA, MD, and NJ - and growing, there's real opportunity here for anyone ready to build a career. We're passionate about helping our employees grow professionally, work as a team, and take pride in serving our customers. Our culture runs on job satisfaction, diversity, and shared accountability. We've been voted Top 100 Best Places to Work in Pennsylvania multiple years running because we've earned it. Come grow with us.

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