Yard Technician - Trench Safety

About the Role

EquipmentShare is hiring a Yard Technician – Trench Safety at our rental facility in Sanford, FL. Yard Technicians are responsible for helping the rental facility keep its storage yard in top shape while inspecting, maintaining, cleaning, and preparing trench safety and shoring equipment for customer use.

Schedule

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with overtime pay after working 40 hours. This role is subject to on-call scheduling with additional compensation provided.

Primary Responsibilities

• Inspect and report the condition of trench safety equipment before and after usage
• Document incoming and outgoing equipment
• Assist with routine inspections, repairs, maintenance, and cleaning of trench boxes, trench shields, shoring systems, hydraulic shores, road plates, spreaders, and related trench safety equipment
• Identify damaged or worn components and assist with repairs to ensure equipment is safe and ready for rental
• Perform basic fabrication and repair work as needed; welding experience is a plus
• Demonstrate, load, and unload trench safety equipment
• Safely handle and stage large steel trench boxes, road plates, shoring components, and related equipment
• Maintain equipment inventory systems according to standard operating procedures
• Maintain general yard and shop cleanliness in accordance with company standards
• Maintain a safe and hazard-free workplace
• Serve as an advocate for EquipmentShare's culture and uphold our high standards of customer experience
• Assist with various other duties as assigned by the General Manager

Skills & Qualifications

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Safety training required and PPE required when applicable
• Ability to safely work around heavy steel trench safety and shoring equipment
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to perform basic equipment inspections and repairs
• Occasional lifting may be required, up to 50 lbs
• Valid driver's license

Education and Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Previous trench safety, shoring, construction equipment, fabrication, or rental industry experience preferred
• Welding and metal fabrication experience is a plus

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to be outside during extreme temperatures
• Must be able to stand, sit, bend and stoop
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs
• This is a safety sensitive position and any offer of employment will be contingent on passing a 10 panel drug screen
• Must be at least 18 years old to be in EquipmentShare yard

Benefits

• Monthly Family Dinner Night — We treat you and your family to dinner every month (restrictions apply)
• Competitive compensation
• Full medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time employees
• Generous PTO + paid holidays
• 401(k) + company match
• Tool and boot reimbursements (role dependent)
• Gym membership stipend + wellness programs (earn PTO and prizes!)
• Company events, food truck nights, and monthly team dinners
• 16 hours of paid volunteer time per year — give back to the community you call home
• Career advancement, leadership training, and professional development opportunities

About You

You want to be part of a team that's not just changing an industry for the sake of change — we're transforming it to make it safer, more secure, and more productive. You bring grit, heart, and humility to your work, and you're excited about the opportunity to grow within a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

We're looking for people who:

• See challenges as opportunities
• Embrace change and continuous improvement
• Bring energy, effort, and optimism every day
• Enjoy hands-on work and take pride in keeping equipment safe, maintained, and ready for customers