DoD SkillBridge: Yard Technician

Vets2PM; Whitefish (MT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

REIC Rentals is seeking a Yard Technician through the DoD SkillBridge program in Whitefish, MT. This internship can lead to a full-time role and provides hands-on work with industry-leading equipment, with a focus on safety and service excellence.

You will wash and detail rental gear, inspect equipment for quality, manage hookups and trailer receiving, and help keep the yard organized while upholding safety standards and the company values of teamwork and integrity.

Qualifications

• Top Candidates Will Have a valid driver's license, acceptable driving record, and reliable transportation.
• Ability to pass forklift, AWP, and propane training tests.
• A strong focus on safety.

Responsibilities

• Wash and detail rental equipment before delivery to ensure rent-ready condition.
• Inspect small equipment for quality and safety.
• Manage hookup and receiving of trailers or smaller rented items.
• Enhance the overall visual appeal of the yard.

Skills

Driver's license

Forklift training

Safety focus

Job description

DoD SkillBridge Internship: Yard Technician SkillBridge Host Company: REIC SkillBridge Provider: Vets2PM LLC Location: Whitefish, Montana Applicants must be active-duty U.S. Military Members who qualify for the DoD SkillBridge Program.

Compensation if hired after the internship is estimated between $52K - $62K, depending on many factors - this is an estimate only.

Training: REIC Rentals Safety and Process training.

Experience with: Working outside in all weather conditions, working around heavy equipment, talking with customers, loading and washing equipment.

Continue Your Mission with REIC Rentals Your military service has prepared you to solve problems, lead teams, maintain critical equipment, and perform when others depend on you. At REIC Rentals, those skills are valued every day. Through SkillBridge, you'll gain hands-on experience with industry-leading equipment while working alongside experienced professionals in a company that values safety, teamwork, integrity, and service. Whether you're interested in mechanics, HVAC, manufacturing, logistics, operations, or leadership, REIC offers a career path where your military experience translates into real opportunity. Join a growing company where you'll continue making a difference-supporting critical infrastructure, disaster response, industrial operations, and construction projects across North America.

REIC Rentals is hiring a Yard Technician. We are looking for someone experienced in troubleshooting mechanical and electrical issues and passionate about safety, quality and customer service. As a Yard Technician, your responsibilities will include meticulously washing and detailing rental equipment before delivery, inspecting small equipment for quality, managing the hookup and receiving of trailers or smaller rented items, and enhancing the overall visual appeal of the yard.

REIC Rentals is a trusted, full-line equipment partner supporting projects across North America. With 55 locations, we serve the Oil & Gas, Construction, Industrial, and Event sectors. Our mission is to deliver high-performance equipment, expert support, and innovative, sustainable solutions that raise industry standards.

A Typical Day

• Prepping the yard for opening and closing of business
• Loading and unloading equipment and communicating rental details with the Rental Coordinator
• Washing and making any necessary repairs to returned equipment to ensure it is rent-ready
• Assisting with the appearance, organization, and arrangement of equipment in the yard

Work Schedule

This is a full-time position. The typical schedule is Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM, with rotational Saturdays from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM (generally every other week, with rare instances of two Saturdays in a row).

Top Candidates Will Have

• A valid driver's license, acceptable driving record, and reliable transportation
• Ability to pass forklift, AWP, and propane training tests
• A strong focus on safety

Additional Qualifications

• Ability to take instruction and understand goals and processes
• Ability to work fluctuating schedules, including some Saturdays
• Ability to complete other duties as assigned
• Ability to comprehend job-related duties in both verbal and written formats
• Comfortable working with limited supervision at times

Physical Demands

• Ability to stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to walk, bend, lift, push, pull, and reach throughout the shift
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds multiple times per shift

Approximate % of workday: Standing: 50% Walking: 45% Sitting: 5%

This position is classified as non-exempt.

Why Work for REIC

• Mission -Keeps customers operating during critical situations
• Teamwork -Collaborative branch environment
• Leadership -Opportunities to lead people and projects
• Purpose -Equipment that supports essential industries
• Stability -Established, growing North American company
• Advancement -Multiple career paths across operations and corporate functions
• Hands-on work -Mechanical and technical careers
• Learning -Cross-training and exposure to multiple equipment systems

REIC and all affiliates operate as drug-free environments, which includes marijuana. A pre-employment drug screening that tests for THC and other drugs, as well as a full background check is required of all newly hired employees.