Yard Specialist

Come work for one of the largest equipment dealerships 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 Outstanding benefits package administered through the local union Competitive wages Company laptop Company cell phone Paid holidays Our Construction Equipment Group is seeking a full-time Yard Specialist for our Byron Center, 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 About Alta Culture is Job #1. Alta Equipment Group prides itself in living by our Guiding Principles: Invest in the Best, Passion for Excellence, Customers for Life, Mutual Respect and One Team. More than an equipment company, Alta is an innovator of solutions, delivering diverse products and unrivaled support centered on building lasting customer relationships. 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 Group, 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. What We Look For At Alta Equipment Group, 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. 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 View email address on click.appcast.io immediately! #J-18808-Ljbffr