TFR - Yard Associate

Job Summary: The Yard Associate coordinates the accurate and efficient equipment distribution to satisfy customer demand. This position is responsible for receiving and inspecting equipment in a yard environment and keeping the equipment yard in an orderly fashion using established procedures. Additionally, this position supports customer/visitor needs while in the equipment yard.

The incumbent in this position is expected to model the following practices daily: 1) Demonstrate alignment with the company's mission and core business values; 2) Collaborate with essential internal/external resources; 3) Participate in ongoing self-development.

Essential Functions:

• Loads and unloads equipment and attachments as needed for both Company and Customer Trucks

• Conducts, inspects, and reports the condition of equipment • Maintains equipment inventory systems per standard operating procedures

• Verifies and maintains all equipment arriving and/or departing equipment yard and documents activities accordingly

• Inspects and performs check-out and check-in procedures

• Conducts physical inventory counts and performs inventory reconciliation

• Reviews all shipping and receiving documents to ensure current inventory accuracy

• Washes and cleans machines and equipment

• Documents equipment condition before and after utilization

• Assists with routine inspections, minor repairs, and general maintenance

• Maintains equipment inventory systems per standard operating procedures

• Assists with equipment demonstrations and loading and unloading of equipment

• Delivers Legendary Customer Service to internal and external customers

• Promotes a strong team environment by effectively collaborating with peers while maintaining a positive attitude

• Maintains organization and order while multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment

• Assists with any inventory-related questions

• Delivery and/or pick-up of equipment as needed

• Works safely at all times and adheres to all applicable safety policies; complies with all company policies, procedures, and standards

• Performs other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance

• Strong attention to detail

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Exceptional organizational, time management, and multi-tasking skills

• Quality control analysis skills - Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance

• Operation and control skills - Controlling operations of equipment or systems

• Equipment selection skills - Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job

• Ability to operate a forklift

• The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions 

• Ability to operate hand tools, power tools, and equipment used in mechanical repair

• The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects

• Time management and organizational skills

• Ability to prepare reports and maintain records

• The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing

• The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences

Education and Experience:

• One or more years of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is preferred

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred

• Class C Driver’s License required

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Travel:

• No travel is expected for this position

Physical Requirements:

• This position involves extended periods in a stationary position and frequently moves about inside and outside of maintenance bays

• Must be able to move objects, and use abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue

• Frequently moves materials or equipment weighing up to 30 pounds

• Constant movement and use of limbs; this position requires good manual dexterity, coordination, and stamina 

• Ascend/descend with gradual or continuous progress by oneself, using both hands and feet and climbing up and down ladders

• Be able to maneuver safely and work underneath equipment

• Routinely reacts to visual, auditory, and other signals, including alarms and instructions, and is required to visually inspect work

Work Environment:

• Regularly works outdoors around heavy steel products and various pieces of equipment

• May be exposed to weather extremes when working outside in conditions that include inclement weather, heat, cold, and humidity

• Noise level may be loud at times

• Exposure to small quantities of chemicals, steam, high-pressure water, and high-speed rotating equipment

• Significant time spent in confined spaces and high places

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