Field Associate, Ground Protection

Sunbelt Rentals, Inc.; Alabama; On-site; USD 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunbelt Rentals in Alabama is seeking a Field Associate (Event Ground Protection) to perform general labor and support heavy access and event flooring operations under supervision. The role emphasizes safety and coordination with foremen to ensure customer needs are met.

The ideal candidate has mechanical aptitude, some repair experience, and willingness to travel, including weekends. Sunbelt emphasizes comprehensive benefits and on‑the‑job training for eligible employees.

Qualifications

• Experience and/or training in repair of mechanical equipment.
• General mechanical aptitude.
• Capable of out of town and extended overnight travel, including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Safely perform general labor for event flooring operations.
• Support heavy access/equipment and travel as required, including weekends.
• Maintain safety standards and follow directions from foremen.
• Interact with customers and colleagues as needed.

Skills

MS Office Suite

Reading and responding to customers

Math skills

Safety culture and policies

Education

Experience in repair of mechanical equipment

General mechanical aptitude

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

Field Associate (Event Ground Protection)

Sunbelt’s Field Associate is empowered to do what it takes, so we can make it happen for our customers.

The Field Associate, Ground Protection safely performs general labor and provides functional support of heavy access and event flooring businesses at the profit center or in the field under the direction of the Yard Foreman, General Foreman, or Profit Center Manager.

Education or experience that prepares you for success:

• Experience and/or training in repair of mechanical equipment
• General mechanical aptitude
• Capable of out of town and extended overnight travel, including weekends

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities you may rely on:

• MS Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, etc)
• Reading and responding to customers and/or employees
• Math skills (add, subtract, multiply and divide)
• Safety culture and policies

Safety is key to our culture:

The physical demands of this role require bending, squatting, crouching, reaching, lifting 25 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 accommodations may be made to comply with applicable laws.

We value an inclusive and diverse workplace:

Sunbelt Rentals is an Equal Opportunity Employer — Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran and any other protected class.

Do you have any of these titles on your resume? Related experience may include: Entry level mechanic, laborer, yard worker

Base Pay Range: $17.75 - 20.50

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 also provides a comprehensive benefits package to its full-time employees. This package includes:

• Health, Dental and Vision plans
• 401(k) Match
• Volunteer time off
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Accident, Life and Travel insurance, as well as flexible spending
• Tuition Reimbursement Options
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Length of Service Awards

You will become eligible for benefits on the first of the month following 30 days from your start date. Sunbelt offers team members the following paid time off from work, subject to Sunbelt’s policies (unless specified in a collective bargaining agreement):

• 12-25 vacation days depending on years of service
• 5 sick days
• 6 holidays
• 2 half day holidays
• 2 floating holidays
• 1 inclusion day
• 1 volunteer day

Gear up for an exciting career!

Sunbelt Rentals supports service members. Veterans encouraged to apply.