Equipment Service- Trench Safety

Vandalia Rental; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Vandalia Rental is seeking a hands-on team member to manage loading, transport support, and yard operations. You will prep trench safety gear, assist customers, and coordinate with maintenance, dispatch, and drivers to keep equipment flowing efficiently.

The role emphasizes safety, precision, and scalability as SOS expands into larger projects and new markets, with growth opportunities into advanced service or leadership roles based on performance.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift up to 100 lbs with assistance.
• Stand for long periods, often all day.
• Work in all weather and conditions typical of construction equipment rental.
• Proficient computer/tablet skills: Microsoft Office, web-based applications, and email.
• Winning attitude and willingness to have fun.

Responsibilities

• Safe loading, transport support, and yard control.
• Assemble, prep, clean, and service trench safety and confined-space gear.
• Greet proactively and resolve issues as a solutions partner for contractors.
• Coordinate with maintenance, dispatch, back/front counter, and drivers to keep schedules tight.
• Inspect returns for wear, damage, and cleanliness; document findings and bill accordingly.

Skills

Loading & yard control

Equipment readiness

Customer problem solving

Cross-functional coordination

Returns inspection

Job description

Description

Vandalia Rental SOS promotes excavation safety awareness and partners with customers to deliver the safest, most cost-effective trench safety and confined space solutions. We’re expanding SOS to meet surging demand for trench safety and confined space solutions. If you’re a decisive, competitive problem-solver who thrives on precision, safety, and results, this is a chance to own outcomes, elevate standards, and grow with a company that’s building for the long term.

What you'll do:

• Safe loading, transport support & yard control- Own safe, damage-free loading/unloading for customers and drivers, keep the yard organized, and ensure work areas are inspection-ready at all times.
• Equipment readiness & turnaround- Assemble, prep, clean, and service trench safety and confined space gear so every item meets spec and is rental-ready—rain or shine.
• Customer-first problem solving- Greet proactively, resolve issues fast, and act as a complete solutions partner for contractors focused on excavation safety.
• Cross-functional coordination- Move with urgency and clarity—coordinate via radio and in person with maintenance, dispatch, back/front counter, and drivers to keep schedules tight and equipment flowing.
• Returns evaluation & quality control- Inspect returns for wear, damage, and cleanliness; document findings and ensure appropriate billing while maintaining company safety rules and procedures.

What you want to know:

• Pay- $23+ per hour depending on experience
• Monthly bonus when earned
• 401(k) after 30 days with a generous $1 for $1 match, up to 6% of your pay and no vesting schedule
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurances after 30 days
• Tuition assistance
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Charitable contributions to your favorite non-profits
• Branch and company events throughout the year
• Master trench safety and confined space solutions through hands-on training.
• Expand responsibility across larger fleets, projects, and new markets as SOS grows.
• Build a path into advanced service, operations, or leadership roles based on performance.

Requirements

• Must be able to lift up to 100 lbs. with assistance
• Must be able to Stand for long periods of times, often all day
• Must be able to work with/in: All weather, noise up to 100 decibels, dirt, grease, oil and other non-hazardous chemicals, all other elements consistent with a construction/industrial equipment rental company.
• Must have proficient computer/tablet skills: Microsoft Office, web-based applications, and email.
• Must have a winning attitude and a desire to have fun!

Get the Scoop:

vandaliarental.com/careers

"Vandalia Rental is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law."