Yard / Runner / Trailer Person
1 day ago
Mesa
Job DescriptionDescription: Essential Job Functions for a Yard Hostler and Permanent Yard Labor This physically demanding role at a decorative landscape rock company involves operating machinery, maintaining vehicles, and keeping the yard organized. The work is performed outdoors in varying weather conditions and requires physical strength, stamina, and a commitment to safety. Equipment Operation: • Operates skid steers, loaders, and other heavy equipment to move, load, and unload., • Maneuvers equipment in tight spaces and around obstacles, demonstrating precision and control to avoid damage to property or product., • Operates forklifts (if certified) to move pallets of supplies, transporting inventory supplies (steel, equipment parts)., • Tows trailers behind trucks to transport supplies, and equipment to various locations, including customer sites, all quarry locations in Arizona and Nevada., • Safely secures trailers to trucks, ensuring proper hitching and lighting connections., • Drives trucks and trailers safely and legally, adhering to all traffic regulations and company policies., • Maintains and cleans work trucks and equipment, including washing, sweeping, and removing debris., • Performs basic vehicle and equipment maintenance checks, such as checking fluid levels, tire pressure, and lights., • Reports any vehicle and equipment malfunctions or maintenance needs to the supervisor promptly., • Maintains a clean and organized work yard, ensuring safe and efficient movement of equipment and supplies., • Removes debris, weeds, and other obstacles from the yard., • May assist with other tasks as assigned by the supervisor, such assisting with special projects., • Maintains accurate records of equipment usage, maintenance activities, and on hand supplies., • Adheres to all company safety policies and procedures, including wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE)., • Communicates effectively with supervisors, colleagues, and customers., • Work is performed outdoors in various weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, and wind., • 1-3 years of experience operating and maintaining heavy equipment., • General mechanical knowledge, (small vehicle)., • Valid driver's license., • Ability to lift heavy objects and work in all weather conditions., • Reliable, punctual, and honest., • Strong communication and teamwork skills. Key Responsibilities: • Operate skid steers and loaders., • Tow trailers behind trucks., • Maintain and clean work trucks., • Reliable, punctual, and honest., • Strong communication and teamwork skills., • Organized and maintains a clean work environment., • 1-3 years of heavy equipment operation and maintenance experience., • Valid driver's license., • Variable, adaptable to changing priorities., • May report to multiple supervisors., • Potential for travel., • Average 40+ hours per week (will have overtime).