Rental Yard Technician - Manhattan

Waters Hardware; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 1,929,000 - 2,755,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Employee discounts

Paid time off

Career Advancement Opportunities

Locally owned and operated

Job summary

Gerken Rent-All & Waters Hardware is seeking a Rental Yard Technician to prepare, inspect, load, unload, clean, fuel, and organize rental equipment in a safe, customer-focused yard. You will help ensure equipment is ready for each rental and provide outstanding service in a fast-paced outdoor setting.

Responsibilities include loading/unloading gear, inspecting gear before/after rentals, staging for reservations, and safetly operating forklifts.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license preferred.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds frequently.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and safety consciousness.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload customer equipment.
• Inspect equipment before and after every rental.
• Clean and fuel rental equipment.
• Stage equipment for upcoming reservations.
• Organize and maintain the rental yard.
• Assist with deliveries and pickups when qualified.
• Safely operate forklifts and rental equipment.
• Report damage and maintenance concerns.
• Help maintain a clean and safe facility.
• Cross-train in other departments as needed.

Skills

Driver's license

Lift 50 lbs

Outdoor work

Movement & balance

Mechanical aptitude

Forklift experience

Dependable & punctual

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Benefits:

• varies by location
• Locally owned and operated
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Employee discounts
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Join a Team That Keeps Our Customers Working

At Gerken Rent-All & Waters Hardware, our Rental Yard Technicians are the backbone of our rental operation. Every day you'll help customers, prepare equipment, maintain an organized yard, and ensure our rental fleet is clean, safe, and ready for work.

If you enjoy working outdoors, staying active, operating equipment, and taking pride in a job well done, we'd like to meet you.

You Might Be a Great Fit If You...

• Enjoy helping customers.
• Like working outdoors.
• Take pride in keeping equipment clean and organized.
• Enjoy operating equipment and machinery.
• Are dependable and punctual.
• Work well independently and as part of a team.
• Notice the small details others miss.
• Believe every customer deserves excellent service.

Job Summary

The Rental Yard Technician is responsible for preparing, inspecting, loading, unloading, cleaning, fueling, and organizing rental equipment while maintaining a safe, clean, and professional rental yard. This position plays a vital role in delivering an outstanding customer experience and ensuring equipment is ready for every rental.

Primary Responsibilities

• Load and unload customer equipment.
• Inspect equipment before and after every rental.
• Clean and fuel rental equipment.
• Stage equipment for upcoming reservations.
• Organize and maintain the rental yard.
• Assist with deliveries and pickups when qualified and assigned.
• Safely operate forklifts and rental equipment.
• Report damage and maintenance concerns.
• Help maintain a clean and safe facility.
• Cross-train in other departments as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid driver's license preferred.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds frequently.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, climb, and work safely throughout the workday.
• Mechanical aptitude is preferred.
• Forklift experience is a plus (training provided).
• Strong work ethic, reliability, and a positive attitude.

Success in This Position

Our best Rental Yard Technicians are dependable, organized, safety-conscious, and customer-focused. They take ownership of the rental yard, work efficiently, communicate well with teammates, and ensure every piece of equipment leaves our store clean, safe, and ready to perform.