Equipment Operator / Field Associate - Ground Protection

Sunbelt Rentals, Inc.•St. Louis, MO

2d•$18 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

Sunbelt Rentals is looking for a hands-on Equipment Operator / Field Associate to join our Ground Protection team. This role is dynamic and involves working outdoors, operating heavy machinery, and setting up heavy-access roads and event flooring. The primary focus will be operating heavy equipment (like skid steers and forklifts) to efficiently load, unload, and lay down massive protective matting systems on major project sites.

Requirements

Strong hands-on experience or training with mechanical equipment, industrial machinery, or a solid background in manual labor/field services.
Ability to handle out-of-town, extended overnight travel, and weekend work when a major job drops.
Capable of working outdoors in all weather conditions, bending, crouching, and lifting 25+ lbs regularly.
Comfort using basic MS Office (Outlook) to stay connected with the team.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience running skid steers, track loaders, or similar heavy yard equipment is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Safely and skillfully operate skid steers, wheel loaders, and forklifts to move, load, unload, and hopscotch heavy ground mats in the yard and out on job sites.
Work closely with a tight-knit crew and a foreman to install and remove heavy-access roads, ensuring a safe and efficient setup.
Serve as a ground spotter during equipment loading, perform daily pre-operation maintenance checks on tools/machinery, and visually inspect returns for damage.
Travel to various local and out-of-town jobsites, adapting to different terrain and outdoor environments.