Yard Technician (Yard Worker)

Herc Rentals; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking energetic Yard Technicians to maintain and organize equipment at their facilities. This role offers a unique opportunity for growth, leading to positions in driving, mechanics, or sales. As a Yard Technician, you'll ensure equipment cleanliness and safety while providing expert advice to customers. Join a company that values its employees and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical coverage, paid time off, and a 401(k) plan. If you're eager to learn and grow your career, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Life and Disability Insurance

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Adoption Assistance Reimbursement Program

Military Leave Support

Auto & Home Insurance Discounts

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Ability to lift heavy equipment and work in various conditions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and organization of heavy equipment.
• Assist with loading and unloading equipment for deliveries.
• Perform routine checks to ensure equipment safety.

Skills

Customer Communication

Computer Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Ability to Lift 50 Pounds

Basic Microsoft Word and Excel

Education

Valid Driver's License

Job description

Founded in 1965, Herc Rentals is one of the leading equipment rental suppliers in North America with trailing twelve month total revenues of nearly $3.3 billion as of June 30, 2024. Herc Rentals’ parent company, known as Herc Holdings Inc., listed on the New York Stock Exchange on July 1, 2016, under the symbol “HRI.” Herc Rentals serves customers through approximately 428 locations and has approximately 7,600 employees in North America.

Job Purpose

Yard Technicians at Herc Rentals are responsible for keeping our facilities looking clean and professional by maintaining the cleanliness of our equipment and keeping everything organized and easily accessible. The ideal person for this role is energetic, eager to help, and hungry to learn and grow their career. This role is a springboard to other opportunities at Herc Rentals including Driver, Mechanic, and Sales and Operations Coordinator roles. In this role you will learn to...

• Take initiative and work autonomously.
• Become a safety expert.
• Be an expert in the equipment rental industry.
• Be promoted and grow your career!

What you will do...

• 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

Requirements

• A valid driver's license with a clean driving record
• Ability to safely lift up to 50 pounds frequently
• Must be able to work indoors and outdoors when required of the job

Skills

• Ability to communicate with customers
• Ability to input information into computer systems
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks; stretch, turn, twist, and reach overhead; bend, crouch,
• squat, kneel, and stoop for extended periods of time
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English
• Ability to safely drive and operate multiple types of vehicles and equipment
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods of time
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel Programs
• Communication
• Computer Skills
• Interpersonal skills

Compensation

• 18 - $22 per hour based on transferable skills / operating experience

Please be advised that the actual salary offered for any position is subject to the company's sole discretion and may be influenced by various factors, including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, experience, location, and overall fit for the role.

Herc Rentals values its employees and provides excellent compensation and benefits packages which are not limited to the following.

Keeping you healthy

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Life and disability insurance

Flex spending and health savings accounts

Virtual Health Visits

24 Hour Nurse Line

401(k) plan with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Life & Work Harmony

Paid Time Off (Holidays, Vacations, Sick Days)

Paid parental leave.

Military leave & support for those in the National Guard and Reserves

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Adoption Assistance Reimbursement Program

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Auto & Home Insurance Discounts

Protecting You & Your Family

Company Paid Life Insurance

Supplemental Life Insurance

Company Paid Disability Insurance

Supplemental Disability Insurance

Group Legal Plan

Critical Illness Insurance

Herc does not discriminate in employment based on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, political affiliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.

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Yard Technician • Brownsville, TX, US, 78526