Equipment Rental Associate

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Company parties
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing
• Training & development

Westside Building Supply is a successful, family-owned business that is focused on serving our customers with high quality materials and equipment and providing exceptional customer service.

Job Summary:

The Equipment Rental Associate is responsible for assisting our customers throughout their equipment rental process.  This will include everything from answering questions and helping customers choose the correct tool for their project, to loading, unloading, cleaning, inspecting, and repairing equipment as it moves in and out of our yard.  The ideal candidate has good customer service skills and enjoys working with their hands and staying busy. You are comfortable working with a team, and can also stay motivated working on your own. Basic tool knowledge is necessary, and some mechanical aptitude would be a bonus.

You might be a great fit if…

• Customer service is important to you. 
• You like to keep moving throughout your day. 
• You are detail oriented and take pride in a job well done. 
• You are comfortable working with others and can also work on your own. 
• You  are motivated to learn new skills.
• Safety is important to you. 
• You are 18 or older (legal requirement for running equipment)
• You are looking for an entry level position with a great company.

Responsibilities:

• Help unload and load equipment.
• Clean and inspect equipment.
• Operate excavators, tractors, skid steers, and various power equipment safely (we provide training)
• Perform maintenance and repairs on equipment. 
• Help maintain organization in the shop and rental yard. 
• Answer phones and assist customers in choosing and reserving equipment.
• Use our software to reserve, check out, and check in equipment and accept payment. 
• Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction through excellent service
• Always have a customer-first mentality

Qualifications:

• High School diploma, GED or equivalent
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening and future random screenings.
• Excellent communication skills, high attention to detail, and ability to multitask
• Able to walk, reach, twist, climb ladders, and bend to perform job duties
• Initiative to work with little supervision.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs frequently
• Basic computer skills including typing and data entry. Willing to learn new software. 
• High level of social maturity including respect, integrity, and honesty

Work hours: Typical weekly 40-hour shifts may include: Weekday hours between 7:00am -- 4:00pm or 8:00 – 5:00pm and some Saturday shifts, 8:00-4:00 pm. 

 
PAY AND BENEFITS:
Starting hourly pay range is $18 - $22 DOE
Employees are eligible for the following benefits following a 90-day orientation period:

• Medical Insurance with HSA contributions. Employer pays 75% of employee premium.
• Paid Holidays (6 paid holidays per year)
• Sick pay and Paid Vacation. Begins accruing after 90 days.
• Family Medical Leave – Employer pays 100% of employee deductions.
• In-store employee discount
• Profit Sharing
• 401K

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• No nights
• Mostly weekdays, with some Saturdays

Travel requirement:

• No travel

Ability to Relocate:

• Whatcom County, WA: Relocate before starting work (Required)