Equipment Yard Specialist: Prep, Load & Safe Ops

United Rentals; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Income protection

Employee groups

Work-life balance perks

Career development support

Health & wellbeing programs

Job summary

United Rentals, the world’s largest equipment rental company, is seeking a Yard Operator on the Gold Coast. You will prepare, inspect, and stage equipment for customer pickup and return, operate forklifts, and help keep the yard organized and safe in all weather conditions.

Join a hands-on team that values safety, reliability, and efficient operations. Experience in equipment hire or related fields is preferred, with a current LF Licence being a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience in equipment hire or similar industry.
• Strong focus on workplace health and safety.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Inspecting and preparing rental equipment for customer collection and return.
• Cleaning, testing and staging equipment to standards.
• Safely loading and unloading equipment using forklifts and handling equipment.
• Organising equipment and yard areas to maximise efficiency.
• Conducting routine equipment inspections and basic maintenance checks.
• Assisting customers during equipment pick-up and return.
• Supporting workshop, transport and branch operations as needed.
• Maintaining a clean, safe yard and work environment.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

Team player

Equipment handling

Job description

United Rentals, the world’s largest equipment rental company, is seeking a Yard Operator on the Gold Coast. You will prepare, inspect, and stage equipment for customer pickup and return, operate forklifts, and help keep the yard organized and safe in all weather conditions.

Join a hands-on team that values safety, reliability, and efficient operations. Experience in equipment hire or related fields is preferred, with a current LF Licence being a plus.