Yard Assistant - Commercial Pump Rental
3 days ago
Chandler
Job Description Yard Assistant - Commercial Pump Rental Position Summary The Yard Assistant supports daily operations in our commercial pump rental yard. This role stages, inspects, and maintains rental pumps and accessories; loads/unloads customer and company trucks; keeps the yard clean and organized; and assists with basic equipment upkeep to ensure safe, timely deliveries and returns. Key Responsibilities • Equipment Handling & Staging, • Load, secure, and unload pumps, hoses, pipe, manifolds, and related fittings using forklifts, pallet jacks, and rigging per company load-securement standards., • Stage orders accurately from pick tickets; verify counts, sizes, and condition before dispatch/after return., • Pressure-wash and decontaminate equipment; cap/plug hoses and suction/discharge ports to prevent contamination., • Inspection & Light Maintenance, • Perform check-in/check-out inspections (visual condition, guards, couplings, strainers, clamps, gaskets)., • Top off fluids, change filters/hoses/gaskets as directed; report mechanical issues promptly., • Test run equipment as trained; document results in yard or rental software., • Inventory & Yard Organization, • Maintain bin locations and yard layout; cycle-count hoses, fittings, and small parts., • Restock consumables; segregate damaged items; prepare items for repair or scrap., • Safety & Compliance, • Follow all PPE, lockout/tagout, and hazard-communication procedures., • Assist drivers with DOT pre/post-trip support (chocks, spotter duties, load securement)., • Keep walkways clear; control slips/trips; manage spill kits and housekeeping standards., • Customer & Team Support, • Greet drivers and customers professionally; help load will-call orders., • High school diploma or equivalent required., • 1+ year experience in a construction, industrial rental, or warehouse/yard environment preferred., • Required: Ability to operate or learn forklifts (company will certify); basic hand/power tool skills., • Preferred: Pump, pipeline, or dewatering experience; rigging/strapping knowledge; basic mechanical aptitude., • Valid driver's license with acceptable MVR This role is physically active in an outdoor industrial yard and mirrors the demands of a basic construction job: • Frequently lift, carry, push, and pull 50-75 lbs (hoses, pipe, pumps, cribbing); occasionally up to 100 lbs with team lift or mechanical assist., • Repeated bending, kneeling, crouching, twisting, gripping, and overhead work while handling hoses/fittings., • Walking/standing on concrete, gravel, uneven surfaces for extended periods (8-12 hours with breaks)., • Climbing on/off trucks and trailers; using ladders and steps to access equipment., • Outdoor exposure to heat, cold, rain, wind, and dust; work near moving vehicles and running equipment., • Regular use of PPE (hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, steel-toe boots, high-vis vest; hearing protection and respirator as required-must pass fit test if applicable)., • Fast-paced rental yard with forklifts, trucks, pressure washers, and diesel-powered equipment., • Schedule: Full-time; typical shift M-F with occasional weekends/overtime., • Compensation: $20/hour, DOE, plus overtime eligibility. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.