Yard Operator: Equipment Prep & Readiness

United Rentals; Sydney; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Ongoing training

Career progression

Job summary

United Rentals in Sydney is seeking a Yard Operator to ensure our rental equipment is maintained, organized and ready for customer use. You’ll work mainly in the branch yard and workshop, helping keep operations running smoothly through efficient equipment handling.

You will inspect gear, clean and stage it, safely load and unload using proper procedures, and keep yard areas clean, safe and well organised while supporting branch operations.

Qualifications

• Experience in equipment rental or warehousing preferred.
• Ability to operate forklifts and perform basic equipment checks.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and prepare rental equipment for customer pickup and return.
• Clean and stage equipment to maintain professional presentation.
• Safely load and unload equipment using proper handling procedures.
• Organise yard areas to optimise workflow and equipment accessibility.
• Conduct routine maintenance checks to ensure equipment readiness.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe yard environment.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Outdoor work

Job description

United Rentals in Sydney is seeking a Yard Operator to ensure our rental equipment is maintained, organized and ready for customer use. You’ll work mainly in the branch yard and workshop, helping keep operations running smoothly through efficient equipment handling.

You will inspect gear, clean and stage it, safely load and unload using proper procedures, and keep yard areas clean, safe and well organised while supporting branch operations.