Yard Associate

Sunbelt Rentals

San Jose (CA)

On-site

USD 27,345 - 37,608

Full time

14 days+

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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 in San Jose, CA is looking for a Porter/Yard Worker to join their team. The successful candidate will be responsible for stationing and retrieving equipment on the property and maintaining a maintenance schedule. This role is vital for ensuring the equipment is ready for renting and meets all specifications.

Candidates should possess a high school diploma or GED, and experience with construction tools is preferred. The position offers a competitive pay structure and a comprehensive benefits package including health plans, 401(k), and paid time off.

Qualifications

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.

Responsibilities

Station and retrieve equipment on location's property.
Maintain a written maintenance schedule and service equipment as necessary.
Inspect equipment prior to and after rental for damage.

Skills

Ability to communicate effectively with customers

Basic math skills

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

General mechanical aptitude

Safety-focus

Bilingual (Spanish or other)

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Common construction and industrial tools

Job description

Job Title

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

Sunbelt Rentals—the fastest growing rental business in North America—is seeking a Porter / Yard Worker.

The Yard Associate is responsible for the stationing and retrieving equipment on the location's property. The role maintains a written maintenance schedule and may service equipment as necessary to ensure equipment meets all set specifications. The Yard Associate also inspects equipment prior to and after rental to document any lost and/or damaged equipment.

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 / Abilities

Ability to communicate effectively with customers (written and oral)
Ability to perform basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply and divide)
Working knowledge of the 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 when required by the job. The above description is not a complete listing of all miscellaneous, incidental or similar duties which may be required from day to day. Reasonable accommodations may be made to comply with applicable laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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

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.

Base Pay Range

$19.85 - $27.30 per hour, starting rate of pay may vary based on position offered, location, education, training, and/or experience.

Benefits

Sunbelt also provides a comprehensive benefits package to its full‑time employees. This package includes:

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

You will become eligible for benefits on the first of the month following 30 days from your start date. Sunbelt offers team members the following paid time off from work, subject to Sunbelt's policies (unless specified in a collective bargaining agreement):