Lead Yard Operator

Lead Yard Operator

Basic Function

Lead Yard Operators will support active projects by managing daily yard operations, handling and staging materials and equipment, transporting materials and tools using company trucks, and assisting project teams including Project Superintendents, Superintendents, Assistant Superintendents, Project Managers, Project Engineers, and Field Personnel to deliver successful projects in the safest manner possible, on time and on budget with the desired level of quality.
The Lead Yard Operator roles and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following.

Work Tasks & Capabilities

Yard Operations & Material Handling

• Operate forklifts, loaders, skid steers, and other yard equipment as required.
• Load and unload materials, tools, and equipment safely and efficiently.
• Stage materials, tools, and equipment by project, phase, and priority.
• Inspect incoming and outgoing materials, tools, and equipment for accuracy and condition.
• Secure materials and equipment for storage and transport.
• Maintain clean and organized yard, storage, and staging areas.

Transportation & Truck Operations

• Transport materials, tools, and small equipment between the yard and jobsites using company trucks.
• Verify loads, delivery locations, routes, and schedules prior to transport.
• Ensure materials, tools, and equipment are properly loaded, secured, and delivered to the correct location.
• Assist with project mobilizations and demobilizations.
• Maintain cleanliness and basic upkeep of assigned vehicles.

Coordination & Oversight

• Coordinate daily yard and material activities with the Project Superintendent and/or Project Manager.
• Direct assigned labor support as required to meet project needs.
• Support jobsite material flow to prevent delays, rehandling, or misdelivery.
• Follow simple verbal and written instructions as directed by project leadership.

Tool & Asset Accountability

• Manage and maintain accountability for company-owned tools and small equipment.
• Track tool issuance, return, and condition by project or crew as required.
• Identify missing, damaged, or non-returned tools and report to project leadership.
• Properly store and secure tools and equipment when not in use.

Material, Equipment & Asset Management

• Manage materials, tools, and equipment in the most efficient way possible.
• Communicate material and tool needs, inventory, and usage with project leadership to ensure proper resources are available to complete assigned tasks.
• Ensure daily inspection forms are completed for assigned vehicles and equipment.
• Maintain cleanliness and basic upkeep of company trucks and yard equipment.
• Coordinate tool, vehicle, or equipment repair and maintenance needs with project leadership.
• Maintain accurate materials received logs and tracking systems; ensure all records are kept up to date and properly submitted to project leadership as required.

General & Physical Requirements

• May be required to perform minor labor tasks other than operating equipment or driving.
• Tasks may include offloading material, tool handling, general cleanup, staging, and yard organization.
• Must be able to work outdoors in wet, muddy, cold, hot, and humid weather.
• Must be able to reach, lift, and perform work above shoulder height and work on or around uneven surfaces.
• Promptly report any incidents involving damage to MEB equipment, tools, or vehicles to project leadership.

Professionalism

• Operate in the most professional manner possible.
• Represent MEB's core values.
• Maintain professional working relationships with project leadership, field crews, drivers, vendors, and inspectors.

Punctuality

• Be punctual and prepared to work at the start time of each workday.
• Notify supervisor prior to the start of the day if you will miss work.

Safety

• Responsible for ensuring the safe production of assigned tasks for MEB employees, subcontract personnel, visitors, and the public, as well as identifying or correcting non-compliant safety, health, or environmental requirements, conditions, or behaviors, as necessary.
• Operate trucks, forklifts, loaders, and yard equipment in compliance with OSHA, DOT, and project-specific safety requirements.
• Participate in weekly jobsite safety meetings (toolbox talks) and address site-specific safety, health, or environmental issues.
• Attend and complete safety training as assigned by the corporate safety department, senior management, or as required for assigned tasks.
• Use PPE as required and stop unsafe work when necessary.

Work Ethic / Initiative

• Maintain a positive attitude.
• Assist project teams, drivers, operators, and laborers with tasks as directed by the Project Superintendent or Project Manager.
• Adapt to changing daily priorities based on project needs.

Productivity

• Complete assigned tasks in a timely manner.
• Support project schedules by ensuring materials, tools, and equipment are available when needed.

Communication

• Communicate effectively and professionally with MEB team members and project partners.
• Communicate delivery issues, material shortages, tool concerns, or equipment needs to project leadership before they impact the project.

Skills Development

• Seek to improve current skills and develop new capabilities.

Teamwork

• Work effectively with co-workers and supervisory staff.
• Assist in coordinating daily activity plans with project leadership as needed.

Directly Reports To: Project Superintendent and/or Project Manager
Direct Reports: Laborer (as required)

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.