Modular Yard Specialist - Hands-on, Growth Path

Sunbelt Rentals, Inc.; Sandwich (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; 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

Tuition Reimbursement Options

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Length of Service Awards

Job summary

Sunbelt Rentals is expanding its Modular Solutions division and seeks a hands-on Modular Yard Specialist to manage daily yard operations, asset prep, and logistics at the branch. This role starts as an individual contributor with growth potential into Yard Lead or supervisory duties as the team scales.

You will receive hands-on training, work outdoors in varying weather, operate high-capacity forklifts, and coordinate with delivery drivers to ensure safe loading, transport, and site readiness.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience working in a heavy equipment yard, warehouse, construction logistics, or modular building manufacturing/service environment.
• Proven proficiency in operating high-capacity industrial forklifts and handling large, awkward, or oversized freight.
• Strong mechanical inclination with working knowledge of basic hand/power tools, minor electrical troubleshooting, plumbing, or facility maintenance.
• Thorough understanding of proper rigging, load-securing principles, and weight distribution for flatbed or tilt-bed transport.
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions, lift heavy objects, and independently manage a fast-paced physical workload.
• A self-starter mentality with the desire and capability to step into a leadership/supervisory role as the local branch operations grow.

Responsibilities

• Asset Receiving & Staging: Receive, inspect, and organize modular buildings and related inventory safely across the yard.
• Maintenance & QC: Troubleshoot, perform light repairs, and system checks on returned units including HVAC, electrical panels, lighting, plumbing, doors.
• Loading & Transport Logistics: Coordinate with drivers to load/unload oversized modular structures using forklifts and rigging.
• Yard Organization & Safety: Maintain a clean, hazard-free yard layout per OSHA and Sunbelt safety standards.
• Future Leadership Growth: As the division grows, mentor, train, and lead a small team of 1 to 3 yard associates.

Skills

Heavy yard experience

Forklift operation

Maintenance basics

Safety mindset

Physical stamina

Leadership potential

Job description

Sunbelt Rentals is expanding its Modular Solutions division and seeks a hands-on Modular Yard Specialist to manage daily yard operations, asset prep, and logistics at the branch. This role starts as an individual contributor with growth potential into Yard Lead or supervisory duties as the team scales.

You will receive hands-on training, work outdoors in varying weather, operate high-capacity forklifts, and coordinate with delivery drivers to ensure safe loading, transport, and site readiness.