Yard Associate

About the Role

Sunbelt Rentals is seeking a Porter / Yard Worker to join our team. As a Yard Associate, you will be responsible for stationing and retrieving equipment on the location's property, maintaining a written maintenance schedule, and inspecting equipment before and after rental. This role offers opportunities for advancement into mechanic, driver, or customer service positions, and is ideal for someone who thrives in a challenging, fast-paced environment.

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 before and after rental to document lost or damaged items

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

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively with customers (written and oral)
• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)
• Working knowledge of 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

This role requires bending, squatting, crouching, reaching, lifting 50 pounds or more, and working indoors/outdoors as needed.

Pay

Base pay range: $17.75 - $23.72. Starting rate may vary based on factors including position, location, education, training, and experience.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision plans
• 401(k) Match
• Volunteer time off
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Accident, Life, and Travel insurance
• Flexible spending
• Tuition Reimbursement Options
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Length of Service Awards

Schedule

Eligibility for benefits begins on the first of the month following 30 days from your start date. Paid time off includes:

• 12-25 vacation days (depending on years of service)
• 5 sick days
• 6 holidays
• 2 half-day holidays
• 2 floating holidays
• 1 inclusion day
• 1 volunteer day