Yard Associate

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

Paid time off & sick days

Tuition Reimbursement

RRSP Matching

Career development

Job summary

Sunbelt Rentals, Inc. is hiring for a Yard Associate / Yard Worker in the Canada region. The role involves stationing and retrieving equipment, maintaining maintenance schedules, and ensuring equipment meets specifications.

The position requires basic math, strong communication with customers, and general mechanical aptitude. The role offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for advancement, with a strong safety culture and a team-focused environment.

Qualifications

• 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-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Station and retrieve equipment on the location's property and maintain a written maintenance schedule.
• Service equipment as necessary to ensure it meets specifications.
• Inspect equipment before and after rental to document any losses or damages.

Skills

Customer communication

Basic math

MS Office

Mechanical aptitude

Safety focus

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Join Our Team!

Sunbelt Rentals strives to be the customer's first choice in the equipment rental industry. From pumps to scaffolding to general construction tools, we aim to be the only call needed to outfit a job site with the proper equipment. Not only do we offer a vast fleet that ranks among the best in the industry, we pair it all with a friendly and knowledgeable staff. Our employees are our greatest asset, and although we present a comprehensive equipment offering, our expertise and service are what truly distinguish us from the competition.

We pride ourselves on investing in our workforce and offer competitive benefits, as well as extensive on-the-job training for all eligible employees.

As a highly successful national company, we are constantly looking for talented individuals to support our growth. If you are interested in pursuing a rewardingcareer, we invite you to review our opportunities!

Job Description Summary

Yard Associate / Yard Worker

Are you seeking an entrepreneurial, empowering workplace that allows you to:

• 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

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. The above description is not a complete listing of all miscellaneous, incidental or similar duties which may be required from day to day. Reasonable accommodations may be made to comply with applicable laws. 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.

Please visit https://www.sunbeltrentals.com/careers/ for more information on our benefits and to join our Talent Network.

Sunbelt also provides 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

Sunbelt Rentals supports service members. Veterans encouraged to apply.

If a current Sunbelt Rentals employee has referred you for an employment opportunity please notify them that you are applying for this position. In order for the employee to get a referral bonus they need to contact their regional recruiter.

Position is for an existing vacancy

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