Laborer - Rental

Thompson Tractor Company • Tuscaloosa, AL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Rental Laborer is an entry-level position based out of the rental store. The role maintains clean and orderly grounds, facilities, and rental equipment, supporting daily rental operations by ensuring equipment and work areas are maintained and ready for use. The Laborer works independently under close supervision and performs duties in all weather conditions, including physically demanding tasks such as cleaning equipment, removing mud and debris, and maintaining the wash pad area.

Basic knowledge of equipment operation is required, including lift trucks, aerial equipment, on-highway trucks, and off-highway trucks. The position calls for professionalism, teamwork, reliability, and efficient work practices. Compensation advancement is based on skill development and job performance.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• No previous work experience required.
• Organizational skills.
• Basic technical skills.
• Written communication skills.
• Basic knowledge of operating lift trucks, aerial equipment, on-highway trucks, and off-highway trucks.
• Ability to work independently under close supervision and in all weather conditions.
• Ability to speak, listen, read, write, and type effectively.
• Ability to reach, kneel, grasp, stoop, perform repetitive motions, and lift and carry items up to 75 pounds.
• Ability to climb on and around heavy equipment and work effectively in stressful or high-pressure situations.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate basic, safe operation of machinery and equipment.
• Identify and understand material handling equipment product lines.
• Follow established 5-Star Contamination Control procedures.
• Perform shop and yard cleanup and maintain organized work areas as required.
• Operate wash rack equipment and properly clean rental equipment.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of work performed.
• Assist customers and company personnel in the yard as required.
• Uphold the Core Values of Safe and Secure, Stronger Together, People of Integrity, and Driven to Serve.
• Complete area-specific technical training and required OSHA, MSHA, and compliance training.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED