Rental Yard Associate

Do Your Best Work with Acme Tools as a Rental Yard Associate if You:

• Want a job that keeps you on the move
• Enjoy working outdoors, but don't mind time in 'the shop' doing small repairs & maintenance
• Are a problem-solver that provides excellent customer service
• Don't mind getting a little dirt on your hands
• Enjoy having evenings, most weekends, and holidays off

About Acme Tools:

For over 75 years, Acme Tools has continued to be a premier retailer of tools and equipment at our locations in North Dakota, Minnesota, and Iowa and online by serving contractors, woodworkers, and do-it-yourselfers with a wide selection of tools and equipment from all the major manufacturers. In 2013, Acme Tools expanded our line of construction and landscaping equipment through a new division, Acme Equipment. As a family-owned operation, we are employee-centric, family-friendly, community-involved, and growth-minded.

You'll Enjoy Our:

• Work-Life Balance - Evenings, most weekends, and holidays off
• On-the-Job Training
• Professional Development Training and Programs
• Generous PTO - Start earning PTO on your first day
• Paid Holidays - We are closed on the 6 major holidays of the year
• Maternity Leave partially paid through our Short-term Disability
• Work Environment - Everyone takes pride in their work and can see their impact on the company
• Employee Discounts
• Employee Referral Program

We Also Provide:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans to fit any lifestyle and family
• Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Accident, Cancer, and Critical Illness supplemental insurance programs
• 100% company-paid Short and Long-term Disability
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans with company matching
• 100% company-paid Group Life Insurance 1x your annual wage
• Additional Voluntary Life Insurance

Your Responsibilities Include:

• Maintaining tools and equipment around the Acme yard and parking lots
• Fueling all types of equipment before and after customer rentals, checking battery levels in electric lift equipment, and checking cords and locks on trailers
• Loading and unloading tools, equipment, and trailers for customers
• Inspecting tools, equipment, and trailers for damage at the time of rental and return
• Delivering and picking up tools and equipment for customers with a pick-up truck and trailer combo
• Maintaining delivery vehicles (scheduling oil changes, checking fluids, inspecting tires, etc.)
• Organizing tools and equipment for accessibility
• Clearing the yard and parking lots of debris and performing snow and ice removal in the winter
• Maintaining a safe and secure work environment by adhering to and striving to improve safety standards and reporting any suspicious activity
• Effectively and professionally communicating with other employees and customers via phone, email, and in-person
• Completing related tasks as assigned

You'll Need:

• A valid Driver's License with a clean driving record
• To be able to drive and back up a pick-up and trailer combo
• Communication skills
• To be willing to work outdoors in all seasons
• To be able to work a rotating Saturday shift

Physical Requirements:

• Lift up to 70 lbs.
• Stand for the majority of your shift
• Bend, squat, pull, push, and reach throughout your shift

*Employment offers are contingent on a drug screen and background check.


Acme Tools is an equal opportunity employer.


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