Lead Yard Hand in Peace River, Alberta at Rentco Equipment Ltd.

Rentco Equipment Ltd. is a locally owned company with over 60 years of experience serving the Peace Country. Known for our reliable equipment and exceptional service, we support oilfield, construction, and homeowner clients across the region. Our reputation was built on having long-term staff who provide excellent customer service, having a well-stocked inventory of parts, sales, and rental equipment, and by hiring those who are friendly, knowledgeable, honest, and who enjoy working as part of a team.

We are currently looking to add a Lead Yard Hand to our Peace River branch.

As the Lead Yard Hands, you are responsible for:

• Completing yard duties (organizing yard, cleaning yard and equipment, plowing, etc.) along with the Yard Hands
• Leading the preparation of rental equipment and ensuring timely and accurate execution
• Ensuring the secure and precise loading and unloading of equipment and ensuring that all safety protocols are followed
• Training Yard Hands on yard processes and procedures, and the general maintenance, cleaning, testing and troubleshooting of equipment
• Taking the lead on yard projects (tool crib prep, etc.) and delegating tasks to Yard Hands
• Ensuring customer service standards are met and addressing any escalated customer concerns by providing solutions
• Escalating staff problems to Branch Manager when applicable
• Identifying areas for process improvements and implementing changes to enhance efficiency

You have the following education, training, and skills:

• Previous lead hand experience
• Excellent time management, organizational, problem-solving, and customer service skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to operate and train employees on material handling equipment, such as forklifts and Bobcats
• Valid Class 5 drivers licence
• Ability to lift objects over 50 lbs.
• Ability to work both indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions while wearing proper PPE

Rentco Equipment offers:

• Competitive wages (This position starts at $23.00/hr.)
• Comprehensive benefits
• RRSP/DPSP program
• Stable, year-round employment with great hours (Monday to Friday, with a weekend rotation; either from 7am to 4pm, 8am to 5pm, or 9am to 6pm)
• Employee discount
• Promote from within policy
• Employee referral bonus
• Fantastic team to work with
• Monthly cake days to celebrate birthdays and work anniversaries