Corporate Intern - Operational Excellence

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Sunbelt Rentals strives to be the customer's first choice in the equipment rental industry. From pumps to scaffolding to general construction tools, we aim to be the only call needed to outfit a job site with the proper equipment. Not only do we offer a vast fleet that ranks among the best in the industry, we pair it all with a friendly and knowledgeable staff. Our employees are our greatest asset, and although we present a comprehensive equipment offering, our expertise and service are what truly distinguish us from the competition.

We pride ourselves on investing in our workforce and offer competitive benefits, as well as extensive on-the-job training for all eligible employees.

As a highly successful national company, we are constantly looking for talented individuals to support our growth. If you are interested in pursuing a rewarding career, we invite you to review our opportunities!

Job Description Summary

Are you seeking an entrepreneurial, empowering workplace that allows you to:

• Develop a career track
• Leverage your current skills while developing new skills
• Work with an incredible team of people

Sunbelt Rentals--the fastest growing rental business in North America--is seeking a Corporate Intern. As a Corporate Intern, you will work at Sunbelt Rentals on specific projects in order to gain valuable work experience.

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented intern to join the Operational Excellence (OPEX) team at Sunbelt Rentals. This internship will primarily support our Market Service Operations (MSO) initiative, helping to enhance service delivery, optimize operational workflows, and drive measurable impact across our field operations.

As an OPEX intern, you will work closely with senior leaders and cross-functional teams to analyze operational data, pilot improvements, and support execution efforts in key markets. This is a high-visibility opportunity to gain hands-on experience in operational strategy, process improvement, and field implementation within a fast-paced, industry-leading company.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support analysis of service operations performance across multiple markets (e.g., repair turnaround time, technician deployment, work order management).
• Help design, test, and refine standard processes and best practices for Market Service Operations.
• Assist in building tools, playbooks, and reporting dashboards to drive adoption and monitor impact.
• Collaborate with field teams to gather feedback, troubleshoot challenges, and suggest improvements.
• Prepare executive-ready materials summarizing findings, progress, and recommendations.
• Work on special projects supporting broader Operational Excellence initiatives as needed.

What We’re Looking For:

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Business, Engineering, Operations, or a related field.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to synthesize complex information into actionable insights.
• Excellent communication skills — able to interact effectively with frontline employees and senior leadership.
• Self-starter mindset with high ownership and a problem-solving attitude.
• Skilled in creating process flows
• Experience managing projects (PM experience)
• Familiarity with AI and Copilot tools
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint; experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI) is a plus.

What You’ll Gain:

• Exposure to strategic operational initiatives within a Fortune 500 company.
• Hands-on experience working at the intersection of strategy and execution in a real-world setting.
• Opportunity to make a tangible impact in how Sunbelt Rentals delivers world-class service to its customers.
• Mentorship and networking with operational and business leaders across the company.

The physical demands of this role require bending, squatting, crouching, reaching, lifting 50 pounds or more, and working indoors/outdoors when required by the job. The above description is not a complete listing of all miscellaneous, incidental or similar duties which may be required from day to day. Reasonable accommodations