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Yard Associate

Houston Dose, Houston, TX, United States


Job Description Summary
Porter / Yard Worker
Sunbelt Rentals--the fastest growing rental business in North America--is seeking a Porter / Yard Worker.

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 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 That Prepares You for Success

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 You May Rely on

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

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.

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

Salary
Base Pay Range: $18.99 - $26.11 per hour. Starting rate of pay may vary based on position offered, location, education, training, and/or experience.

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):

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

Gear up for an exciting career!

Sunbelt Rentals supports service members. Veterans encouraged to apply.

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

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