Ground Protection Field Operator (Heavy Equipment)

Sunbelt Rentals, Inc.; Montevideo (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

Disability insurance (short/long-term)

Life and Travel insurance

Tuition Reimbursement Options

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Length of Service Awards

Job summary

Sunbelt Rentals is seeking a hands-on Equipment Operator / Field Associate to join our Ground Protection team in Jessup, MD. You will operate heavy equipment (skid steers, loaders, forklifts) to load, unload, and lay down protective matting across MD, PA, and NJ, supporting event and ground protection projects.

You’ll work with a close-knit crew to set up heavy-access roads on major sites, travel to local and out-of-town jobs, and perform safety checks while keeping equipment in top condition.

Qualifications

• Mechanical aptitude with hands-on experience in equipment or industrial machinery.
• Prior experience operating skid steers, loaders, or similar heavy yard equipment.
• Ability to travel to various local and out-of-town jobsites and work outdoors.

Responsibilities

• Operate skid steers, wheel loaders, and forklifts to move heavy mats on job sites.
• Install and remove heavy-access roads and perform site preparation with the team.
• Conduct daily pre-operation checks and inspect equipment for damage; maintain safety standards.
• Travel to multiple jobsites, adapting to different terrains and outdoor conditions.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Equipment experience

Road travel

Physical endurance

Basic tech skills

Tools

MS Office (Outlook)

Job description

Sunbelt Rentals is seeking a hands-on Equipment Operator / Field Associate to join our Ground Protection team in Jessup, MD. You will operate heavy equipment (skid steers, loaders, forklifts) to load, unload, and lay down protective matting across MD, PA, and NJ, supporting event and ground protection projects.

You’ll work with a close-knit crew to set up heavy-access roads on major sites, travel to local and out-of-town jobs, and perform safety checks while keeping equipment in top condition.