Job Hunting: 5 Good Reasons to Work at U-Haul

Jul 19, 2016

There is something truly unique about U-Haul.

It’s not just the countless orange-clad trucks and creative SuperGraphics that can be spotted on interstates and backroads, making moving easier for customers in big cities and small towns alike throughout the U.S. and Canada. It’s the people who comprise U-Haul – the faces behind the equipment and services on which so many depend – that make our Company special.

Adrian Saksek

U-Haul offers a wide range of positions for every skill level.

Would you be interested in joining our team? Here are five reasons why working at U-Haul may be perfect for you or someone you know. And be sure to check below for details on the latest U-Haul job fair and visit jobs.uhaul.com for details on positions in other areas.

  1. We Are Family: As Sister Sledge sang in 1979, “We are family, get up everybody and sing.” As a family-owned and -operated business for more than 70 years, U-Haul takes pride in making Team Members and their families a priority. There is a harmony – pardon the pun – within the Company thanks to those who have been with us for 30, 40 or even 50 years. It’s not uncommon to see fathers and sons, mothers and daughters, siblings or entire families share in the U-Haul mission. If you fit into a family atmosphere where hard work and customer care are rewarded, we have just the place.
  2. Industry Leader: Since 1945, U-Haul has been breaking boundaries in the do-it-yourself moving and self-storage business. U-Haul co-founders L.S. “Sam” Shoen, a U.S. Navy veteran, and Anna Mary Carty Shoen recognized the need for one-way rental equipment and easy accessibility to become pioneers in the industry. Today, U-Haul manufactures and maintains the industry’s largest rental fleet of trucks and trailers in North America while also being the largest installer of trailer hitches in the automotive aftermarket industry and the largest retailer of propane in the U.S. With all of this innovation, work and responsibility, we are always seeking capable additions to our team.
  3. Compensation: Whatever position you seek – from software developer to store manager – know that U-Haul offers some of the most competitive compensation and benefits packages in the industry. In addition, U-Haul is committed to giving Team Members the opportunity to enjoy a healthy and active lifestyle. Fitness goals and classes, healthy eating options, recipe sharing and social wellness activities are some of the newer U-Haul healthy living initiatives.
  4. Community Outreach: U-Haul not only gives back to the communities where it serves, but it partners with charities that address people’s basic human needs of food, clothing and shelter. U-Haul works closely with organizations like the American Red Cross, St. Mary’s Food Bank, St. Vincent de Paul and Ronald McDonald House, giving our Team Members the chance to get involved in causes close to their hearts. U-Haul is honored to receive consistent recognition for its military support and status as one of the top veteran-friendly employers in U.S.
  5. Make a Difference: Moving can be one of the more stressful events in a person’s life. At U-Haul, our job is to minimize that stress with products and services that everyone can make use of at an affordable cost. In doing so, U-Haul strives to make a difference for our planet through sustainable practices. From our core truck- and trailer-sharing model and the adaptive reuse of old buildings for new U-Haul stores to our biodegradable packing peanuts and furniture blankets made of recycled denim, we believe our efforts today can make for a better tomorrow.

*** Find your future: Visit our U-Haul careers page at jobs.uhaul.com ***

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U-Haul is hosting a job fair July 20-21 in Lynnwood, WA.

JOB FAIR: LYNNWOOD, WA

What: U-Haul seeks to fill at least a dozen positions in communities north of Seattle.

When: July 20-21 (Wednesday-Thursday) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day.

Where: U-Haul Storage of North Lynnwood at 14429 Highway 99.

More: Applicants should be able to provide a résumé or work history; parking will be designated at the U-Haul facility; compensation is dependent on the position and candidate’s experience.

* Featured positions listed below

 

Assistant General Manager

U-Haul Moving Centers

U-Haul of Lynnwood

19130 Hwy 99

LYNNWOOD, WA.

 

Description: U-Haul is looking for an Assistant General Manager to assist the General Manager by directing and motivating center personnel in order to meet objectives, as well as maintaining good customer relations at all times.

Requirements: Valid driver’s license and a good driving record. Ability to operate a motor vehicle.

Work Status: Full-Time or Moonlighter/Part-Time.

 

Customer Service Representative (4)

U-Haul Moving Centers

U-Haul Moving & Storage of Bellingham

4549 Meridian Street

BELLINGHAM, WA.

 

U-Haul Moving Centers

U-Haul of North Seattle

16503 Aurora Avenue N

SHORELINE, WA.

 

U-Haul Moving Centers

U-Haul of Kenmore

6720 NE Bothell Way

KENMORE, WA.

 

U-Haul Moving Centers

U-Haul of Everett

6443 Evergreen Way

EVERETT, WA.

 

Description: Are you a student looking for a job that offers the flexibility your schedule needs? Are you currently working, serving in the military, or a stay at home parent looking for another job to supplement your income? If so, then a moonlighter position with U-Haul is for you! Our moonlighter customer service representatives are talented, trained, and knowledgeable members of our team because they help us meet our customers’ needs and demands by providing outstanding customer service. Our needs for moonlighter customer service representatives are significantly greater on evenings, weekends, and holidays. As a Customer Service Representative you will perform various duties including: provide outstanding service to our customers in person and on the telephone; prepare rental contracts and invoices for customers; maintain the facility and lot in a clean condition; clean and inspect rental equipment; and dispense propane.

Requirements: Position requires a valid driver’s license and a good driving record to operate a motor vehicle. Adhere to all local vehicular regulations while driving. Ability to maintain good housekeeping practices in the work area and comply with all safety rules and procedures.

Work Environment: The work involves moderate risks or discomforts which require special safety precautions, e.g., working around moving parts or machines, fumes or irritant chemicals. May be required to use protective clothing, or gear such as masks, goggles, gloves or shields.

Physical Demands: The work requires some physical exertion such as long periods of standing, walking, recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching or similar activities, and lifting a minimum of 50 lbs. assisted or unassisted.

Work Status: Moonlighter.

 

Field Relief Manager

U-Haul Regional Marketing Offices

UHC of North Seattle

1206 Hewitt Avenue

EVERETT, WA.

 

Description: Provide relief help for moving center general managers, area field managers and traffic control manager as needed. Perform on-the-job audits using checklists or other tools. Perform a variety of duties including promoting U-Haul programs, compliance of all U-Haul standards and procedures. Assist Marketing Company President in planning and implementing new marketing programs or any duties as requested.

Requirements: Position requires a valid driver’s license and the ability to maintain a good driving record to operate a motor vehicle.

Work Status: Full-Time.

 

Hitch Professional (3)

U-Haul Moving Centers

U-Haul of Everett

6443 Evergreen Way

EVERETT, WA.

 

U-Haul Moving Centers

U-Haul of North Seattle

16503 Aurora Avenue N

SHORELINE, WA.

 

U-Haul Moving Centers

U-Haul of Kenmore

6720 NE Bothell Way

KENMORE, WA.

 

Description: Be familiar with and able to recommend, sell, and install complete towing packages according to manufacturers’ specifications while using good mechanical practices.

Requirements: Position requires a valid driver’s license and a good driving record to operate a motor vehicle. Adhere to all local vehicular regulations while driving.

Work Environment: The work involves moderate risks or discomforts which require special safety precautions, e.g., working around moving parts or machines, fumes or irritant chemicals. May be required to use protective clothing, or gear such as masks, goggles, gloves or shields.

Physical Demands: This position requires some physical exertion such as long periods of standing, walking, recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching or similar activities, and lifting a minimum of 50 lbs. assisted or unassisted.

Work Status: Full-Time.

 

Office Clerk

U-Haul Regional Marketing Offices

UHC of North Seattle

1206 Hewitt Avenue

EVERETT, WA.

 

Description: Perform a variety of general clerical/basic accounting duties to provide support to marketing company personnel. Prepare reports, correspondence, memos, etc. Maintain office files and order supplies. Answer telephones, take messages, prepare outgoing mail. Should have basic working knowledge to operate personal computer.

Requirements: A valid driver’s license and the ability to maintain a good driving record.

Work Status: Moonlighter.

 

Reservation Manager

U-Haul Regional Marketing Offices

UHC of North Seattle

1206 Hewitt Avenue

EVERETT, WA.

 

Description: Direct incoming U-Haul equipment to dealerships and moving centers to fill every confirmed reservation. Assist in controlling rental equipment inventories within the assigned marketing company geographic area to balance customer requirements with rental equipment supply. Monitor current competitor rates and maintain inventory records. Update, review and audit reports which indicate equipment inventory levels, etc.

Work Status: Moonlighter.

 

U-Box Customer Care Representative

U-Haul Moving Centers

U-Haul of Everett

6443 Evergreen Way

EVERETT, WA.

 

Description: U-Haul is looking for friendly, energetic, and motivated individuals that enjoy interacting with customers and take pride and comfort in a job well done. U-Box CCR’s are responsible for pick up, transportation, and drop off of our U-Box containers and to ensure that our valued customers needs and expectations are met by providing them with friendly and courteous service. Duties and responsibilities of a U-Box Customer Care Representative include: Operate a flat-bed truck; operate an 8000 pound propane forklift or a truck mounted forklift; load and unload storage containers onto truck bed for delivery to storage facility; transport cargo to and from specified destinations; ensure timely delivery; provide customer assistance to include the sale of support items; use a truck mounted forklift to remove containers from vehicle, and position in the designated storage location; use on-line computerized dispatch and rental systems; prepare, receive, and provide appropriate documentation for the delivery or pick up of goods; verify that the container, and any other equipment rented, is returned in the same condition as when rented ; ensure warehouse storage facility is clean, dry, and secure at all times; and perform “Customer Ready” inspections of U-Box containers prior to dispatch.

Requirements: A Class B Commercial Driver License (CDL) or above is required; however, we are willing to train candidates in order to achieve an applicable CDL for employment. Candidates must possess a clean driving record, be able to pass a criminal background investigation, and meet all Department of Transportation (DOT) and U-Haul physical examination requirements.

Work Environment: The work involves moderate risks or discomforts which require special safety precautions, e.g., working around moving parts or machines, fumes or irritant chemicals. May be required to use protective clothing, or gear such as masks, goggles, gloves or shields.

Physical Demands: This position requires some physical exertion such as long periods of standing, walking, recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching or similar activities, and lifting a minimum of 50 lbs. assisted or unassisted.

Work Status: Full-Time.

 

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