Yard Associate

Sunbelt Rentals; Terrace; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading equipment rental company in Canada is seeking a Yard Associate responsible for managing equipment on location, maintaining a maintenance schedule, and conducting inspections. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, a valid Class G License, and experience with construction tools. The role offers career advancement opportunities, competitive wages, comprehensive benefits, and a safety-driven culture. Join our incredible team and develop skills for long-term career growth.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Comprehensive benefits program

RRSP matching program

Paid vacation and sick days

Prescription coverage

Dental care

Vision care

Short & long-term disability coverage

Safety boots reimbursement program

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Valid Class G License with a clean record.
• Experience with common construction and industrial tools preferred.
• Experience with heavy amount of pressure washing.
• Experience/ability to operate large equipment.
• Some experience and/or training in repair of mechanical equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Station and retrieve equipment on location's property.
• Maintain a written maintenance schedule.
• Inspect equipment before and after rental.

Skills

Effective communication

Basic math skills

Ability to work under weather conditions

Mechanical aptitude

Safety-focused mindset

Education

High school diploma or GED

Valid Class G License

Tools

Common construction tools

Heavy equipment

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 rewarding career, we invite you to review our opportunities!

Job Description Summary

Sunbelt Rentals – the fastest growing rental business in Canada– is seeking a Yard Associate– You! 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 Equipment Associate also inspects equipment prior to and after rental to document any lost and/or damaged equipment. Our double‑digit growth and internal promotion rate mean we are constantly looking to add top performers to our team.

Education or experience that prepares you for success:

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Valid Class G License with a clean record
• Experience with common construction and industrial tools preferred
• Experience with heavy amount of pressure washing
• Experience/ability to operate large equipment
• 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)
• Ability to work under all weather conditions
• Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, etc)
• General mechanical aptitude
• safety‑focus mindset

We Take Care of Our People – join our team now, you will be able to

• Work in a challenging, fast‑paced environment where no day is the same
• Enjoy competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits program
• RRSP matching program
• Paid vacation and sick days
• Prescription coverage, dental care, vision care, short & long‑term disability coverage
• Safety boots reimburse program
• Develop new skills for a career track in service of operation management
• We promote from within, you can explore your career opportunities to advance into a sales representative, operational/service managers or mechanic position.
• Experience high employee fulfillment with our support and empowerment
• Work with an incredible team of people in a safety‑driven culture

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 accommodation may be made to comply with applicable laws.

If you have done any of the following roles, we’d love to hear from you:

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

Although we appreciate all who apply we will contact only those candidates who meet our requirements.

Sunbelt Rentals requires applicants to undergo a background verification process prior to commencing employment with the company. Employment with Sunbelt Rentals is contingent on the satisfactory completion of a pre‑employment background check.

Sunbelt Rentals a proud supporter of military families and an equal opportunity employer — women, people with disabilities, Aboriginal peoples, and visible minorities are welcome to apply.

Gear up for an exciting career!

Base Pay Range: $23.93 - $32.90 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 Rentals offers generous benefits including health, dental, vision, life insurance, wellbeing, and a retirement plan with employer matching contributions in accordance with Sunbelt’s plans, policies, and applicable agreements (unless specified in a collective bargaining agreement).

Gear up for an exciting career!

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.