What are the responsibilities and job description for the Yard Person position at H O PENN MACHINERY?
H.O. Penn Machinery
HIRING IMMEDIATELY
Yard Person
Holtsville, NY
Pay: $58.23/hour
Benefits:
- UNION Shop!
- Pension, welfare, annuity, and vacation funds
- Medical/dental/vision insurance
- Paid company holidays
Key qualifications:
- Working knowledge of construction equipment, including features, applications, and safe operation
- Basic mechanical aptitude with the ability to perform minor equipment repairs and identify issues
- Proven ability to safely operate construction equipment, including loading, unloading, inspection, and preparation for rental or sale
- Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Outlook, web-based systems, and other business applications
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to interact effectively with customers and team members
- Solid organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently in a fast-paced yard environment
- Commitment to maintaining a safe work environment and adhering to all safety policies and procedures
- Clean & valid driver’s license required
Responsibilities:
Successfully provide service of recognized superior value
- Load and unload equipment in a timely and safe manner
- Ship and receive equipment through DBS system in a timely manner
- Maintain daily gate log for equipment coming and going from the yard
- Keep yard in a clean and organized condition
- Check equipment in and out using Inspct and document any damaged or missing items on all equipment
Maximize the efficient use of service and welding processes to provide fast accurate service and minimize unnecessary expense
- Plan proper yard procedures for efficiency
- Efficiently utilize tooling and technical resources
- Continually improve key process
- Assist walk-in customers with demonstrations and product information
Effectively communicate with customer
- Represent the company in a positive and professional manner
- Communicate with customers and haulers to keep the yard operating in a safe and efficient manner
A culture that focuses on safety and safe work habits
- Be an active part in the continuous improvement of H.O. Penn’s safety culture
- Timely completion of any required safety training for self
- Adherence to all Environmental, Health, and Safety Policies
- Understand job risks and take appropriate steps to mitigate those risks, such as wearing all required personal protective equipment as required by task
Qualifications:
- Working knowledge of construction equipment, including features, applications, and safe operation
- Basic mechanical aptitude with the ability to perform minor equipment repairs and identify issues
- Proven ability to safely operate construction equipment, including loading, unloading, inspection, and preparation for rental or sale
- Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Outlook, web-based systems, and other business applications
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to interact effectively with customers and team members
- Solid organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently in a fast-paced yard environment
- Commitment to maintaining a safe work environment and adhering to all safety policies and procedures
- Clean & valid driver’s license required
Physical Requirements:
- Standing and walking (including on uneven surfaces)
- Sitting, body rotation, and forward bending (in both sitting and standing positions)
- Lifting up to 60 lbs. (machine or team lift for items over 50 lbs.)
- Carrying up to 50 lbs. for short distances
- Push/pull tasks requiring up to 75 lbs. of force
- Climbing stairs and ladders (including non-standard access points)
- Crawling, kneeling (low work), and working in awkward/tight positions
- Strong grip strength (up to 80 lbs. with both hands; up to 30 lbs. with one hand)
- Hand coordination and overhead/extended reaching
- Operating equipment, machinery, foot pedals, and hand tools
- Outdoor work as required (exposure to weather and varying environments)
- Wearing up to 20 lbs. of PPE, including flame-resistant clothing, welding helmets/shields, and ANSI-rated protective footwear as required
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender or gender status, disability, genetic information, otherwise qualified disabled or veteran status, or any other protected class as designated by Federal, State and/or local law.
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