Yard Technician: Equipment Prep, Safety & Customer Support

Herc Rentals; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

401(k) plan with company match

Paid Time Off

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Job summary

Herc Rentals seeks a Yard Technician to keep our Seattle yard clean and organized, learning equipment details while supporting drivers and customers. You will load/unload, check delivery tickets, and maintain a safe, functional yard.

This role offers growth into Driver or Mechanic paths and emphasizes safety, teamwork, and service excellence. The position requires a valid driver's license, ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and comfort with indoor/outdoor work.

Qualifications

• A valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers.
• Ability to input information into computer systems.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Ability to safely drive and operate multiple types of vehicles and equipment.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to safely lift up to 50 pounds frequently.
• Ability to work both indoors and outdoors as required.
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks.
• Ability to bend, crouch, squat, kneel, and stoop for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Help to load and unload internal truck drivers, outside haulers and customers.
• Verify delivery tickets and returns for accuracy.
• Clean, maintain, and organize heavy equipment, construction equipment and various pieces of machinery.
• Review orders and stage equipment for drivers.
• Perform routine checks on rental equipment to ensure it is safe and in good working order.
• Maintain and clean and organized yard and work area.
• Answer and resolve customer questions.
• Provide customers with expert advice on the selection, operation and maintenance of all the various types of equipment.
• Support all team members.

Skills

Communication with customers

Data entry

English proficiency

Equipment operation

MS Word

MS Excel

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Indoor/Outdoor work

Sitting/Standing/Walking

Repetitive tasks

Bending/Kneeling

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Herc Rentals seeks a Yard Technician to keep our Seattle yard clean and organized, learning equipment details while supporting drivers and customers. You will load/unload, check delivery tickets, and maintain a safe, functional yard.

This role offers growth into Driver or Mechanic paths and emphasizes safety, teamwork, and service excellence. The position requires a valid driver's license, ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and comfort with indoor/outdoor work.