Yard Associate

Job Description Summary

Yard - Heavy Equipment Operator

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

• Work in a challenging, fast-paced environment where no day is the same
• Advance into mechanic, driver or customer service roles
• Work with an incredible team of people in a safety-focused culture

About the Role

Sunbelt Rentals--the fastest growing rental business in North America--is seek a Heavy Equipment Operator.

He/she will need to operate a Wheel Loader, Skid Steer and a Forktruck to load and unload tractor trailers with heavy industrial Ground Protection mats. There will also be general housekeeping responsibilities, pressure washing, inventory, etc.

Responsibilities

Education or experience that prepares you for success:

• A high school diploma or GED preferred
• Experience with common construction and industrial tools preferred. Most Specifically Wheel Loaders, Skid Steer and Fork Truck.
• Experience loading and unloading equipment on to trucks and strapping them down.
• Some experience and/or training in repair of mechanical equipment preferred

Requirements

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities you may rely on:

• Ability to communicate effectively with customers (written and oral)
• Ability to perform basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply and divide)
• Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, etc)
• General mechanical aptitude
• safety-focus
• Bilingual (Spanish or Other) may be required based on location needs

Qualifications

Lifting 50 pounds or more, and working indoors/outdoors when required by the job.

Skills

Related experience may include: Equipment Operator, Heavy Equipment Operator, Material handler, fork lift operator, construction, Construction Laborer, Washbay Attendant, Equipment Washer, Forklift Driver

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to our full-time employees, including:

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

You will become eligible for benefits on the first of the month following 30 days from your start date. Sunbelt offers team members the following paid time off from work, subject to Sunbelt’s policies (unless specified in a collective bargaining agreement):

• 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

Pay

Starting rate of pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, position offered, location, education, training, and/or experience. Please visit https://www.sunbeltrentals.com/careers/ for more information on our benefits and to join our Talent Network.

Schedule

Details on schedule will be provided upon hire.