Yard Hand (Transportation)

Primary Operational Objective:

The Yard Hard is responsible for the daily maintenance, cleanliness, and organization of the yard, materials, and equipment. Working closely with the drivers, loaders and Management, this position will ensure efficient and timely execution of tasks, including receiving materials into the yard.

Duties and responsibilities:

Maintains and operates front-end loader including greasing and routine maintenance, pre and post inspections of equipment before and after shift May also run skid-steers, forklifts, water truck, and motor graders Screens materials, mixes soil products, and loads out customers Builds product bins and other yard equipment as needed Maintains a clean and organized yard and equipment (including fueling and greasing) that is presentable to clients and potential customers Treats clients and potential clients with the utmost respect Communicates efficiently to drivers who are delivering materials where to drop them off to avoid costly contamination Reports any accidents, incidents or injuries to Production Manager and/or Safety Manager Reports damaged equipment to Chief Operations Officer and/or Production Manager

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

Ability to lift to up to 75 lbs. (heavier things will require another person to help)Frequent bending, twisting, reaching, crawling, stretching and standing Must be able to work in all types of weather