Yard Associate

Sunbelt Rentals; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

RRSP Matching

Tool and Boot Allowance

Job summary

Sunbelt Rentals in Canada is seeking a Yard Associate to station and retrieve equipment on the location's property, keeping a maintenance schedule and servicing gear as needed to meet specs.

You will inspect equipment before and after rentals, document losses or damages, and join a safety-focused team that values clear communication and basic carpentry/repair skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or preferred.
• Experience with common construction and industrial tools preferred.
• Some training or experience in repairing mechanical equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Station and retrieve equipment on the yard
• Maintain a written maintenance schedule and service equipment as needed
• Inspect equipment before and after rental and document losses or damages

Skills

Effective communication

Basic math

MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word)

Mechanical aptitude

Safety-focused

Education

High school diploma or GED

Repair of mechanical equipment training

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Forklift operation

Job description

Job Description Summary

• Work in a challenging, fast-paced environment where no day is the same
• Advance into mechanic, driver or customer service roles
• Work with an incredible team of people in a safety-focused culture

Yard Associate / Yard Worker

Sunbelt Rentals – the fastest growing rental business in North America – is seeking a Yard Associate / Yard Worker. The Yard Associate is responsible for the stationing and retrieving equipment on the location's property. The role maintains a written maintenance schedule and may service equipment as necessary to ensure equipment meets all set specifications. The Yard Associate also inspects equipment prior to and after rental to document any lost and/or damaged equipment.

Education or experience that prepares you for success

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Experience with common construction and industrial tools preferred
• Some experience and/or training in repair of mechanical equipment preferred

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities you may rely on

• Ability to communicate effectively with customers (written and oral)
• Ability to perform basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply and divide)
• Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, etc)
• General mechanical aptitude
• Safety-focus

The physical demands of this role require

Bending, squatting, crouching, reaching, lifting 50 pounds or more, and working indoors/outdoors when required by the job.

Sunbelt Rentals is an Equal Opportunity Employer — Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran and any other protected class.

Related experience may include

• Porter Hostler
• Yard Hand
• Yard Jockey
• Yard Spotter
• Entry Level Mechanic
• Mechanic Trainee
• Construction Laborer
• Washbay Attendant
• Equipment Washer
• Forklift Driver
• Warehouse Worker

Base Pay Range

21.23 - 29.18 Starting rate of pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, position offered, location, education, training, and/or experience.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• Enhanced Vacation Time based on Years of Service
• 5 Paid Sick Days
• Leading wages
• Tuition Reimbursement
• RRSP Matching
• Tool and Boot Allowance
• Career development and advancement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - US
• RRS Plan – CAN
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• We also provide a comprehensive benefits package to its full-time employees.
• This package includes: Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance Enhanced Vacation Time based on Years of Service & 5 Paid Sick Days Leading wages Tuition Reimbursement RRSP Matching Tool and Boot Allowance Career development and advancement Employee Assistance Program
• We are proud to offer the following benefits: Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance 401(k) Retirement Plan - US RRS Plan – CAN Paid Parental Leave Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off Tuition Reimbursement And many more

Sunbelt Rentals supports service members. Veterans encouraged to apply.

Engaging for Life represents our commitment to looking out for one another and keeping safety at the heart of our work.

We are proud to offer the following benefits: Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance 401(k) Retirement Plan - US RRS Plan – CAN Paid Parental Leave Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off Tuition Reimbursement And many more Designed to serve distinct customer segments requiring a high level of technical expertise, Sunbelt Rentals offer a highly diversified product mix, as well as trained experts. Climate Control Services Industrial Services Tools & Equipment Oil & Gas Services Power & HVAC Services Pile Driving Services Pump Solutions Scaffold Services Remediation and Restoration