Yard Associate

Sunbelt Rentals, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 24,796 - 31,684; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

401(k) match

Volunteer time off

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

EAP

Job summary

Sunbelt Rentals, Inc. is seeking a Porter / Yard Worker to station and retrieve equipment on the location’s property and maintain a written maintenance schedule. You may service equipment to ensure specifications are met and inspect units before and after rentals to document any loss or damage.

The role emphasizes safety, working in a fast‑paced environment, and opportunities to advance into mechanic, driver or customer service roles within a team‑oriented setting.

Qualifications

• Must be able to communicate effectively with customers (written and oral).
• Must perform basic math (add, subtract, multiply, divide).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word).
• General mechanical aptitude and safety‑conscious approach required.

Responsibilities

• Station and retrieve equipment across location property.
• Maintain written maintenance schedule and service equipment as needed.
• Inspect equipment before and after rental to document loss or damage.
• Assist with basic repair or maintenance tasks as trained.

Skills

Customer communication

Basic math

MS Office

Mechanical aptitude

Safety focus

Bilingual

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Porter / Yard Worker

Job Description Summary

Are you seeking an entrepreneurial, empowering workplace that allows you to:

• Work in a challenging, fast‑paced environment where no day is the same
• Advance into mechanic, driver or customer service roles
• Work with an incredible team of people in a safety‑focused culture

The Yard Associate is responsible for stationing and retrieving equipment on the location’s property. The role maintains a written maintenance schedule, may service equipment as necessary to ensure all specifications are met, and inspects equipment prior to and after rental to document any loss or damage.

Education or Experience

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Experience with common construction and industrial tools preferred
• Some experience and/or training in repair of mechanical equipment preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively with customers (written and oral)
• Ability to perform basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide)
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, etc.)
• General mechanical aptitude
• Safety focus
• Bilingual (Spanish or other) may be required based on location needs

Physical Demands

The physical demands of this role require bending, squatting, crouching, reaching, lifting 50 pounds or more, and working indoors/outdoors as required. This description is not a complete listing of all miscellaneous, incidental or similar duties which may be required day to day. Reasonable accommodations may be made to comply with applicable laws.

Pay Range

Base Pay Range: $17.75 – $23.72 per hour. Starting rate of pay may vary based on factors including position offered, location, education, training, and experience.

Related Experience

Porter, Hostler, Yard Hand, Yard Jockey, Yard Spotter, Entry Level Mechanic, Mechanic Trainee, Construction Laborer, Washbay Attendant, Equipment Washer, Forklift Driver, Warehouse Worker.

Benefits

• 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

Paid Time Off

• 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

Eligible for benefits on the first of the month following 30 days from your start date.

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

Sunbelt Rentals supports service members. Veterans encouraged to apply.