Yard Laborer - Trench Safety

About the role

Location: Charlotte/Concord, NC 28027. Sunstate Equipment Co. emphasizes safety and people, offering a close‑knit work‑family environment where employees are valued, respected, and have a voice. The company promotes from within and supports diverse backgrounds, providing opportunities to develop marketable skills.

Responsibilities

• Work outdoors (not a warehouse position) with fellow branch members constructing trench, MAP boxes, and hydraulic shoring by hand.
• Load and unload shoring on a sit‑down forklift for customers and drivers, ensuring loads and trailers are properly secured.
• Perform regular inventory of equipment and handle various assigned duties.
• Pressure‑wash equipment and return it to stock.
• Occasional painting of equipment.
• Organize inventory and maintain a tidy work area.
• Assemble MAP boxes and conduct minor repairs on hydraulic systems.
• Collaborate with the team to safely and efficiently fill orders.

Requirements

• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, ever‑changing environment.
• Safety‑focused mindset.
• Excellent communication skills and teamwork.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Willingness to work outdoors year‑round, regardless of weather.

Benefits

• Uniforms provided and cleaned for free.
• Work boot allowance.
• Free rental of any company equipment.
• Free prescription safety glasses.
• Unique Vacation Overtime Averaging benefit that pays overtime while on vacation.
• Baby Bonding program.
• My Holiday vacation time.
• Discounts on movie tickets, cell‑phone bills, and other services.

Pay

$21‑$26 per hour, dependent on experience; paid weekly.

Schedule

Monday – Friday, 7 AM – 5 PM (overtime eligible).