Equipment Hire

Excavations & Transport

Urban Resource Management can Supply the Ultimate in Short or Long Term Plant & Equipment Hire for Excavations and Transport

Terms & Conditions

NO START
2 hours applies when operator on site at agreed time but not started (plus travel / transport).
WET WEATHER / HIGH TEMPERATURE
Actual hours worked with a minimum of 2 hours.
TRAVEL TIME
When applicable applies to first day of job or by arrangement.
TRANSPORT / FLOAT CHARGES
A two way transport charge applies to some machinery, in particular the larger machines, and when worked under 24 hours. These can include Excavators over 12T, Traxcavators, Dozers, Graders, Exceptions to the 2 way float can apply if the machines can be left securely onsite. ‘Dry’ hire equipment generally a two way charge applies. Weight restrictions may result in ancillary equipment being separately transported and charged accordingly. Distance to travel can affect charge / fee.
STAND BY RATE
When requested to stay on site but not working, at 50% of normal rate.
PENALTY RATE
An additional hourly rate from $15 applies to out of normal hours work, generally between the hours of 6pm and 6am (Mon-Sat) or anytime on Sundays and Public Holidays.
COMBINATION RATES
Any equipment actually used on the job as part of a combo is included for the full day.
ANCILLIARY EQUIPMENT
Ancillary equipment used applies as per the costing guide generally as a day rate.
SITE ALLOWANCE / TOLLWAYS
These charges may be charged in addition to the standard hourly hire rates. URM applies a margin on the toll charge. You can request an operator / driver NOT to use tollways.
GST
The 10% GST is additional to the rates listed or advised at the time of placing order and show separately ion invoices.
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY
It is the customer’s site representative’s responsibility to induct the operators re all OH&S issues on site and to ensure the operators have all their appropriate OH&S documentation.
CREDIT / DAMAGE CLAIMS
Damage claims are to be reported to our staff on day of damage. Our operators must be given appropriate opportunity to properly assess any damage, otherwise the claim may be refused. Credit claims are to be advised no later than 7 days from the date of invoice, otherwise they may be refused.
HIRE DOCKET AUTHORISATION
It is the customer’s site representative’s responsibility to ensure that all the information listed on the hire docket is correct prior to signing / authorising.
UNDERGROUND SERVICES
It is the customer’s responsibility to ensure all underground services are properly located, marked and / or protected. Operators are to be properly advised.
RATES AND CONDITIONS OF HIRE
Can vary from time to time, please ensure rates and conditions are confirmed each time an order is placed.
ORDER NUMBERS
If required by your company then it will be your responsibility to ensure it is provided at the time of each order and also noted on the hire docket at the time of authorisation.
TIPPING
The categorisation and volume of material as determined by the disposal / tip site, is the basis on which the material is invoiced to you when tipping on a URM tip account.
SUPERVISION
It is the customer’s site representative’s responsibility to supervise equipment on site.
OVERDUE ACCOUNT
Should payment remain outstanding beyond URM’s payment terms as per your account application, the customer is liable for all costs including legal costs (on a solicitor / own client basis) and mercantile agent fees incurred by URM in recovering the amount outstanding.
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