Yard Associate
Company Overview
Sunbelt Rentals strives to be the customer’s first choice in the equipment rental industry. From pumps to scaffolding to general construction tools, the company aims to be the only call needed to outfit a job site with the proper equipment. It offers a vast fleet, a friendly and knowledgeable staff, competitive benefits, and extensive on‑the‑job training for eligible employees.
Job Summary
Porter / Yard Worker – The Yard Associate is responsible for stationing and retrieving equipment on the location’s property, maintaining a written maintenance schedule, servicing equipment as needed, and inspecting equipment before and after rental to document any loss or damage.
Key Responsibilities
- Station and retrieve equipment on the location’s property.
- Maintain a written maintenance schedule.
- Service equipment as necessary to ensure it meets specifications.
- Inspect equipment prior to and after rental to document any lost or damaged items.
- Perform other miscellaneous duties as required.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED preferred.
- Experience with common construction and industrial tools preferred.
- Some experience and/or training in repair of mechanical equipment preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Effective communication with customers, both written and oral.
- Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
- Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, etc.).
- General mechanical aptitude.
- Safety‑focused mindset.
- Bilingual (Spanish or other) may be required based on location needs.
Physical Demands
The role requires bending, squatting, crouching, reaching, lifting 50 pounds or more, and working indoors or outdoors as required.