Field Equipment Operator: Event & Ground Protection Pro

Sunbelt Rentals; Jessup (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision plans

401(k) Match

Volunteer time off

Short-term and long-term disability

Accident, Life and Travel insurance, F

Flexible spending

Job summary

Sunbelt Rentals is seeking a hands-on Equipment Operator / Field Associate for the Ground Protection team in Jessup, MD. You’ll operate heavy equipment, load and position protective matting, and support setting up at major project sites across MD, PA, and NJ.

The role involves travel, outdoor work in all weather, and working with a tight crew to ensure safe, efficient site readiness. Benefits and paid time off are included.

Qualifications

• Hands-on mechanical aptitude or training with equipment.
• Experience operating skid steers, loaders, or similar heavy gear.
• Ability to travel to local and out-of-town sites for job drops.
• Physically capable of outdoor work and lifting 25+ lbs regularly.
• Comfort using basic MS Office (Outlook) for team communication.

Responsibilities

• Operate skid steers, wheel loaders, and forklifts safely on job sites.
• Install and remove heavy-access roads and ground protection systems.
• Perform daily pre-operation checks and inspect equipment for damage.
• Travel to local and out-of-town sites, adapting to outdoor environments.

Skills

Mechanical Aptitude

Equipment Experience

Road Ready

Physical Grit

Basic Tech Skills

Job description

Sunbelt Rentals is seeking a hands-on Equipment Operator / Field Associate for the Ground Protection team in Jessup, MD. You’ll operate heavy equipment, load and position protective matting, and support setting up at major project sites across MD, PA, and NJ.

The role involves travel, outdoor work in all weather, and working with a tight crew to ensure safe, efficient site readiness. Benefits and paid time off are included.