Yard Operator: Equipment Prep & Staging

5093 United Rentals Australia Pty Limited; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Income protection insurance

Wellness days

Study leave

Community service leave

Career growth support

Job summary

United Rentals Australia Pty Limited is seeking a Yard Operator to join our team in Melbourne. You will prepare, organise, and maintain rental equipment, operate machinery, and support daily yard activities to keep operations running smoothly.

Responsibilities include inspecting gear, testing and staging equipment, and assisting customers during pick-up and return. A strong safety mindset, teamwork, and reliability are essential in this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in equipment hire, construction, transport, logistics, warehousing, manufacturing or similar industry.
• Forklift operating experience and a current LF Licence preferred.
• Commitment to workplace health and safety.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced team environment.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Equipment hire experience

Forklift operation

Safety culture

Teamwork

Tools

LF Licence

Job description

United Rentals Australia Pty Limited is seeking a Yard Operator to join our team in Melbourne. You will prepare, organise, and maintain rental equipment, operate machinery, and support daily yard activities to keep operations running smoothly.

Responsibilities include inspecting gear, testing and staging equipment, and assisting customers during pick-up and return. A strong safety mindset, teamwork, and reliability are essential in this fast-paced environment.