Sunbelt Rentals, Inc.
Provides equipment & tool rentals and engineered solutions across industries to support projects and operations.
Yard Associate
Station, retrieve, inspect, and maintain rental equipment on-site.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The Porter/Yard Worker, also known as a Yard Associate, is responsible for stationing and retrieving equipment on the site, maintaining a written maintenance schedule, and servicing equipment to meet specifications. The role includes inspecting equipment before and after rental to document any loss or damage. • Communicate effectively with customers, both written and oral • Perform basic math calculations
Key Responsibilities
- ▸customer communication
- ▸basic math
- ▸equipment retrieval
- ▸maintenance scheduling
- ▸equipment servicing
- ▸equipment inspection
What You Bring
• High school diploma or GED (preferred) • Experience with common construction and industrial tools (preferred) • Experience or training in mechanical equipment repair (preferred) • Proficient with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) • General mechanical aptitude • Safety‑focused mindset • Bilingual (Spanish or other) as required • 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
Requirements
- ▸high school
- ▸microsoft office
- ▸mechanical aptitude
- ▸safety focus
- ▸bilingual
- ▸construction tools
Benefits
The position requires physical tasks such as bending, squatting, crouching, reaching, and lifting 50 pounds or more, both indoors and outdoors. Sunbelt Rentals is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will provide reasonable accommodations to comply with applicable laws. Compensation ranges from $17.75 to $23.72 hourly, varying by location, education, training, and experience. Related experience may include roles such as Porter Hostler, Yard Hand, Yard Jockey, Yard Spotter, Entry‑Level Mechanic, Mechanic Trainee, Construction Laborer, Washbay Attendant, Equipment Washer, Forklift Driver, or Warehouse Worker. Full‑time employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) matching, volunteer time off, disability and accident insurance, tuition reimbursement, an Employee Assistance Program, and length‑of‑service awards. Eligible team members earn paid time off after 30 days, with vacation ranging from 12‑25 days based on tenure, plus sick days, holidays, floating days, and special inclusion and volunteer days. Sunbelt Rentals values employee welfare, diversity, teamwork, and recognition for exceptional performance, offering extensive training and clear advancement pathways that encourage long‑term careers. The company serves a wide range of customer segments with a diversified product mix, including climate control, industrial services, oil & gas, power & HVAC, pile driving, pump solutions, scaffolding, and remediation services. • Work in a challenging, fast‑paced environment where no day is the same • Advance into mechanic, driver, or customer‑service roles • Health, dental, and vision insurance • 401(k) matching • Volunteer time off • Short‑term and long‑term disability coverage • Accident, life, and travel insurance plus flexible spending options • Tuition reimbursement • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Length of service awards • 12‑25 vacation days (based on years of service) • 5 sick days • 6 holidays plus 2 half‑day holidays, 2 floating holidays, 1 inclusion day, and 1 volunteer day
Work Environment
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