Equipment Yard Specialist

Blaze Equipment Rental, LLC.; Whitehurst (MD); On-site; USD 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Blaze Equipment Rental, LLC. seeks a Yard Associate to support daily branch operations, keeping the equipment yard safe, clean and organized. You will stage, move, inspect, clean, fuel, and load/unload equipment while assisting service, rental, sales, parts and delivery staff.

The role requires attention to safety, reliability, and clear communication, with outdoor work year-round around heavy machinery, trucks, trailers, and customers.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred; one+ years yard, warehouse, or related work preferred.
• Experience operating forklifts, trucks, trailers or similar equipment preferred; willing to train.
• CDL and/or forklift certification is a plus.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and comfort around heavy equipment and outdoor yard conditions.
• Strong verbal communication and ability to work with customers, drivers, techs and staff.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and organize the equipment yard, storage and loading areas.
• Stage, move, load, unload, and secure equipment and attachments using forklifts or pallet jacks.
• Assist customers, drivers, technicians, rental and sales staff, and vendors with yard activity.
• Perform yard checks, document damage, monitor fuel levels, and identify items needing service.
• Support general yard upkeep including mowing, debris removal, and safe outdoor work areas.
• Follow safety rules, PPE, and traffic flow while working in shop, yard, and loading areas.

Skills

Verbal communication

Safety-focused

Organized

Customer-focused

Dependable

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CDL certification a plus

Forklift certification a plus

Tools

Forklifts

Truck/Trailer operation

Pallet jacks

Job description

Blaze Equipment Rental, LLC. seeks a Yard Associate to support daily branch operations, keeping the equipment yard safe, clean and organized. You will stage, move, inspect, clean, fuel, and load/unload equipment while assisting service, rental, sales, parts and delivery staff.

The role requires attention to safety, reliability, and clear communication, with outdoor work year-round around heavy machinery, trucks, trailers, and customers.