Equipment Yard Attendant, Rental

Western States Equipment Company; Kalispell (MT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Western States Equipment Company is seeking a hands-on Yard Operations Associate in Montana. You will inspect returned rental equipment, assist with logistics, and keep the yard organized while prioritizing safety and customer care.

Role requires standing, lifting, and operating equipment; you will train on company safety policies and may assist with minor repairs as needed. A valid license and English communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Proof of high school diploma or GED is required.
• Minimum 1 year operating light construction equipment in customer-facing duties preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record required.

Responsibilities

• Inspects machines and attachments upon return and records fuel, completing check-in within 24 hours.
• Coordinates shipping and receiving parts to other stores.
• Maintain yard cleanliness and organization.
• Assist technicians with minor repairs or maintenance on returned equipment.
• Provide PPE to customers and walk-around familiarization of machines.

Skills

Microsoft Office

English communication

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Light construction equipment

Job description

Since 1956, Western States Equipment Company has been a leading employer across Idaho, Oregon, Washington, Montana, and Wyoming. We are driven by our mission of solving our customers’ toughest challenges, guided by our core values of Safety, Excellence, Teamwork, Integrity, Accountability, and Innovation.

By joining Western States, you commit to upholding these values while contributing to our purpose of building our communities for a better tomorrow. Safety and our Customer Care Commitment remain foundational to our mission and the standard by which we measure our success.

Safety

• Actively cares, promotes, manages, and advocates for safety at Western States. As a team member in the organization, it is critical to ensure all employees, vendors, and clients have a safe work environment while adhering to all applicable safety policies, procedures and standards.
• Embraces our caring culture where we each care to adhere with applicable safety policies, PPE expectations and stop work authority.

Customer Care Commitments

• Convey Warmth and Empathy – Acknowledge customers and greet everyone with an authentic smile.
• Actively Listen – Give your full attention, make eye contact, avoid interrupting, and ask clarifying questions.
• Build Trust – Take ownership, act with urgency, and follow through on commitments.
• Say Thank you – Express genuine appreciation for effort, feedback, and collaboration.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Operational Inspections, Yard Cleanliness and Organization

• Inspects machines and all attachments upon customer return for damage. Records fuel added and completes the check in process within 24 hours of the machines return fuel levels.
• Completes operational inspection of all returned rental machines within 24 hours of machine being returned.
• Assists in coordination of shipping and receiving parts and equipment to other stores.
• Maintain consistent daily communication with the Rental Coordinator to assist with immediate customer and business related needs.
• Actively engages with customers when they are in the yard. Provide them with PPE if needed and ensure they receive a thorough walk-around and familiarization of the machine they are renting.
• Maintains yard cleanliness and organization
• Steam cleans equipment and attachments on request; keeps steam-cleaning area clean and free of all debris.
• May assist technicians with minor repairs or maintenance on returned equipment.
• Adheres to all customer care standards.
• Actively cares and advocates safety at Western States. Adheres to all applicable safety policies, procedures and standards.
• May accomplish training and serve as a team member in support of Western States’ strategic programs, projects, and initiatives.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge and use of Microsoft computer products or other comparable systems preferred.
• Knowledge and use of usage and operation of light construction equipment.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to work overtime with minimum notice required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Proof of high school diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• Minimum of one-year in operating light construction equipment in similar customer facing duties preferred.
• Minimum of 6 months inventory, equipment maintenance, or industry experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record required.
• Must be able to communicate (speak, read, comprehend, write in English).

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS:

• Ability to stand for long periods of time along with walking, sitting, repetitively climbing stairs, reaching (including but not limited to above-shoulder reaching), repetitive bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, leaning and twisting.
• Ability to generate 97 ft./lbs. of force, by pushing and pulling.
• Ability to repeatedly lift up to 60lbs from the ground and place on a shelf/platform set up to 65 inches off the ground.
• Ability to carry up to 20 lbs. while repeatedly ascending/descending a minimum of ten, 8” stair steps.
• Ability to repeatedly ascend/descend a minimum of 10 rungs on various ladders.
• Ability to assemble/disassemble various sizes of nuts and bolts, while repeatedly bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling, and/or crouching.
• Exposure to extreme temperatures and environment.
• Must be able to meet all safety requirements for applicable safety policies.

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. It is not intended be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this classification.

This role is designated as safety-sensitive.

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