Rental Equipment Yard Operative
About The Position
At CapWest, our rental equipment yard operator plays a central role in delivering a premium rental experience. You'll be the backbone of our rental fleet operations, ensuring every piece of equipment leaves our yard clean, inspected, and ready to perform. From pressure washing and painting to loading, transporting, and setting up equipment at customer sites, your work directly impacts the success of our customers' projects. No two days look the same and that's what makes this role rewarding. This isn't just a job it’s a foot in the door with a large, established company that believes in promoting from within. CapWest offers real pathways for growth. The skills and experience you build here lay the foundation for a long-term career, and we're invested in helping you get there. You'll be joining a collaborative crew that values reliability and hard work. Your contribution won't go unnoticed every clean handover and smooth delivery is a direct reflection of the standards we hold ourselves to.
Requirements
- A strong work ethic, a safety-first mindset, and the ability to work well within a team.
- Take ownership of your work, communicate well with those around you, and understand that showing up and showing up ready makes all the difference.
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
- Forklift operating experience
- Experience using power tools and hand tools
- Mechanical aptitude and problem-solving ability
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
- Legal authorization to work in Canada
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Smartsheet or Texada is considered an asset
Responsibilities
- Load, unload, transport, and organize rental equipment and materials
- Operate forklifts and a variety of rental equipment safely and efficiently
- Clean, inspect, pressure wash, and paint equipment as required
- Perform routine inspections and minor maintenance or repairs
- Assist with delivery and pickup of rental equipment using company vehicles
- Travel to customer sites for equipment handovers and basic servicing
- Support rental yard, warehouse, and formwork operations as needed
- Assist with equipment setup and teardown for customers
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
- Follow company safety procedures and site-specific safety requirements
- Complete repetitive manual labour tasks and lift up to 50 lbs.
- Carry out additional duties as assigned to support operations
Benefits
- Competitive pay & a Comprehensive Benefits Package with multiple options to choose from
- Health Saving Account
- Flexible Saving Account
- Employee Assistance Program
- Annual Education Allowance
- Generous Referral Program
- Fun & collaborative company culture with lots of team building events
- Local discounts to restaurants and businesses
- Friends and Family rates at our hospitality brands.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
