Yard Associate

About the Company

Sunbelt Rentals is focused on being the first place customers turn to in the equipment rental industry. Its offering spans pumps, scaffolding, and general construction tools, supported by a knowledgeable and service-oriented team. The company emphasizes that its people are its biggest strength and pairs its equipment range with expertise and responsive support.

The organization invests in its workforce through competitive benefits and practical, on-the-job training for eligible employees. As a growing national business, it is continuously seeking capable people to contribute to its expansion.

Role Overview

The Yard Associate role is centered on organizing equipment on site, keeping track of its condition, and helping ensure items meet required standards before and after rentals. The position also involves maintaining maintenance records and completing service tasks when needed.

What You’ll Do

• Move and position equipment around the location as needed.
• Retrieve equipment from the yard and prepare it for use or return.
• Keep a written maintenance schedule up to date.
• Perform basic service or upkeep on equipment when required.
• Inspect equipment before and after rental periods.
• Record any missing, lost, or damaged items.

Qualifications

Applicants are preferred to have a high school diploma or GED. Prior exposure to common construction or industrial tools is an advantage, and experience or training in mechanical repairs is also preferred.

Skills and Abilities

• Clear communication with customers, both verbal and written
• Basic arithmetic capability
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office tools such as Outlook, Excel, and Word
• Mechanical aptitude
• Strong attention to safety

Physical Requirements

This work can involve bending, squatting, crouching, reaching, and lifting 50 pounds or more. The job may also require working both indoors and outdoors depending on operational needs.

Compensation and Benefits

The posted base pay range is 21.23 to 29.18 per hour. Actual starting pay may differ based on the role, work location, education, training, and experience.

Full-time employees are eligible for a benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, and life insurance, enhanced vacation time based on years of service, 5 paid sick days, tuition reimbursement, RRSP matching, a tool and boot allowance, career development and advancement opportunities, and an employee assistance program.

Additional Information

This position is an existing opening. Sunbelt Rentals supports service members and encourages veterans to apply. If a current employee referred you, you should let them know you are applying so they can contact the regional recruiter for a referral bonus. The company is an equal opportunity employer and considers all protected classes, including minority, female, disabled, and veteran candidates.

Related Experience

Experience similar to this role may include work as a porter hostler, yard hand, yard jockey, yard spotter, entry-level mechanic, mechanic trainee, construction laborer, washbay attendant, equipment washer, forklift driver, or warehouse worker.