Yard Specialist
Jackson, MI, USA
Req #160
Wednesday, December 27, 2023
Come work for the largest equipment dealer in North America! Are you a hardworking individual that thrives in a fast-paced environment and looking to take your career to the next level? If so, then come join our award-winning team!
We provide our employees with the following tools and resources to be successful:
Training
Tuition assistance
Employee stock purchase plan
Outstanding benefits package (BCBS PPO, Delta Dental and EyeMed Vision, plus much more!)
401(k) with match
Competitive wages
Paid time off
10 paid holidays
Work schedule: M-F, day shift
Our Construction Equipment Group is seeking a full-time Yard Specialist for our Jackson, MI branch. This is an Operating Engineers Local 324 position. The primary responsibilities of the position consist of, but are not limited to:
Completing equipment traffic paperwork in an accurate manner
Photos of all equipment moving in and out of the facility
Visual inspections of machines for check in and out
Verification of operator manuals and safety equipment
Organization of the yard
Maintaining the cleanliness of the exterior of the facility
Incorporating Alta's Guiding Principles into daily activities
Performs other duties as assigned
Consistent, regular, and reliable attendance including being ready for work at the designated start time
Qualifications
Must have good customer relation skills
Knowledge of small engine maintenance and repair is preferred
Knowledge of construction equipment
Experience operating heavy equipment is required
Must be able to work in a fast paced environment with a friendly and professional personality
Computer programs - Microsoft Outlook and basic computer skill
Language Skills - Intermediate: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routing reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
Mathematical Skills - Basic: Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.
Reasoning Ability - Intermediate: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Physical Demands/Work Environment:
Physical/Sensory Functions: Regularly will use hands, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; Frequently will stand, walk, climb or balance, talk/hear.
Lift and/or Move Functions: Frequently up to 50 pounds; Occasionally from 51 to 100+ pounds
Work Environment: Regularly will work near moving mechanical parts, exposed to outdoor weather conditions; Frequently will be in non-weather related wet or humid conditions; Occasionally will work in high precarious places, with fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and vibration
Culture is Job #1. Alta Equipment Company prides itself in the 3 P's of business: People, Process and Product. By investing in the best people and creating a "one team" approach, Alta Equipment Company earns customers for life.
If you have a passion for excellence and are ready to make a difference within our organization, we're ready for you. Whether it's selling the world's-best big iron, rolling up your sleeves and servicing our industry-leading construction and material handling product brands or being a difference maker behind the scenes, we can use your skillset.
At Alta Equipment Company, we believe in mutual respect and are committed to diversity while inspiring our employees to reach their maximum potential. Voted a "Top Work Place USA", our employees across North America are committed to excellence. It's the Alta way.
So, let's start the conversation. Click the link to apply and begin the journey of a lifetime.
What we look for:
At Alta Equipment Company, we are looking for candidates who are a cultural fit with our organization and understand that every task and job goes toward fostering customers for life. Along with that, a great attitude that embraces mutual respect and delivering a consistent high energy level that exudes a passion for excellence. Also, we are searching for a skill set that has a high aptitude for the position with a continual focus on investing in one's profession through additional training and learning
Other Opportunities at Alta:
Please visit our careers page at to view other openings that may be of interest to you!
Alta Equipment Group is an equal opportunity employer. This means we do not discriminate on account of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, height, weight, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information, military status, veteran status, misdemeanor arrest record, or membership in any other classification protected under applicable law. If you believe the Company has violated its equal employment opportunity policy in any way, please contact immediately.
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Pay Type
Hourly
Jackson, MI, USA
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