General Laborer

University of Richmond•Winnie, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Great company. Great people. Great opportunities. If you’d like the chance to make your mark with the world’s largest equipment rental provider, come build your future with United Rentals! The Equipment Associate (Matting Solutions) will be responsible for all labor tasks associated with our service capabilities. Formerly YAK ACCESS, Matting Solutions is now part of the United Rentals Team and is one of North America’s leading providers of right-of-way access solutions. From pipelines to power lines to civil projects, we offer unmatched expertise in total access planning, clearing, site work and restoration services. As a Paint Prepper, you will be responsible for the preparation of paints and materials to be utilized by employees in the Painter and/or Sr Painter role. Perform cleaning, painting, preparation, and general non-technical tasks to keep mobile storage containers, ground-level offices, and/or mobile/modular offices rental-ready while maintaining yard organization and flow. This role may include such other responsibilities and duties as assigned from time to time, based upon company needs.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, ability to read and write fluently (English)
Valid driver’s license
1+ year(s) of experience in construction and knowledge of safety hazards of construction projects
Excellent physical stamina: strength, balance, mobility, dexterity and lifting heavy equipment
Frequent use of hand tools: power tools, chop saws, grinders and others
High School diploma or equivalent
0-2 years of experience
Occasional working at heights above 10 feet
Ability to wear a respirator and/or hearing protection as required
Ability to bend, kneel and work with arms raised for prolonged period of time
High School diploma or equivalent
Previous experience in construction, warehouse operations, equipment maintenance, or similar hands-on work environment preferred but not required
Required ability to read and write
General mechanical aptitude preferred
Ability to operate forklift with necessary certification
Strong attention to detail for cleaning and inspection tasks

Nice To Haves

Skill in reading and interpreting Access and Construction Plans

Responsibilities

Install erosion and sediment control devices
Drive wood stakes into the ground with sledgehammers
Apply grass seed, fertilizer and lime to work areas; apply straw blanket and straw to restored ground areas
Clean track equipment, sweep and shovel mud and debris off of construction roads and right-of-way accesses
Install T-post and safety fencing
Install geo-textile fabric below aggregate installations
Load and unload construction material and tools
Spot heavy equipment while in operation
Lead/Sr Painter assigns units to Preppers (Prepper jots the unit # and serial # in a notepad)
1:1 with Sr. Painter regarding responsibilities and ensure they are properly equipped
Bleed out air compressor to assure there is no moisture and let compressor continue to run to build up air
Lubricate all air tools
Set-up working area with assigned tools: DA Sander, Angle Grinder, Decal Eraser, Air Gun, Tack Rags, Degreaser, Tape
Inspect particle respirator
Remove decals and adhesive with decal eraser
Scuff paint with DA, sand to metal in areas with rust or when body work is necessary (final sand should be no less than 180 grit sandpaper)
Carefully blow the unit to remove dust and debris and clean unit with degreaser and tack cloth
Tape/masking for paint and pick up tape/decals stuck to the floor and sweep
Inspect work area to assure that the prep bay is left the same before the paint process
Other duties assigned as needed
Clean, prep, and paint units to make them rental-ready, including minor cosmetic repairs and decal work, including testing office power and plumbing use safe work and lock-out/tag-out procedures
Clean interiors and exteriors of storage containers and mobile/modular offices. Sweep, mop, paint, power wash, clean windows.
Remove trash, debris, and customer belongings from returned units.
Complete preparation tasks to make units rental ready
Remove and install decals
Complete repeatable repairs independently such as fixing minor container dents or bent cargo door bars and other cosmetic or structural fixes.
Use lock out tag out procedures to properly test office power and plumbing.
Plan, coordinate, and oversee Fleet Technician workflow to maximize shop productivity, safety, and service levels.
Operate forklifts and other material handling equipment safely to stage, load, and organize units and maintain an efficient yard
Stage and organize mobile storage units for efficient yard flow
Load and position containers for delivery preparation
Maintain clean and organized work areas
Follow Mobile Storage and United Rentals 5S guidelines
Use appropriate PPE and operate tools safely
Participate in Safety Huddles and report safety observations
Store tools, supplies, and Workplace Ready Solutions in proper and secure place
Complete basic inspections and reporting for returned equipment and escalate issues appropriately
Support technicians and learn procedures by assisting with basic repairs and service calls, including general lock out/tag out tasks