What are the responsibilities and job description for the Equipment Yard Attendant position at Stowers Machinery Corporation?
Job Type
Full-time
Description
Position Scope:
This position supports daily yard operations by managing equipment staging, inventory documentation, and customer interactions. The role ensures a clean, organized, and efficient yard environment while delivering a high-quality experience for both internal teams and external customers.
Requirements
Knowledge and Skill Requirements:
High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Essential Job Functions
None
Preferred Experience And Skills
Prior experience in yard operations, equipment handling, or a related field preferred; familiarity with construction or heavy equipment is a plus.
Basic mechanical aptitude and ability to operate equipment safely and efficiently.
Effective communication skills and comfort using mobile apps/systems (e.g., Record360, DBS) for documentation and coordination.
Physical And Mental Requirements
Must be able to work independently and as part of a team.
Must be able to pass background check, physical exam and drug screening test.
Work Environment
This position is primarily outdoors and requires working in all weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, and snow. The role involves physical activity, operating equipment, and navigating a busy yard environment throughout the day. Personal protective equipment must be worn in areas as required. Although the work usually is not considered inherently dangerous, employees must be careful while performing onsite services.
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and the employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required. Stowers Machinery Corporation reserves the right to revise or change duties as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.
Full-time
Description
Position Scope:
This position supports daily yard operations by managing equipment staging, inventory documentation, and customer interactions. The role ensures a clean, organized, and efficient yard environment while delivering a high-quality experience for both internal teams and external customers.
Requirements
Knowledge and Skill Requirements:
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, contributing to shared goals and fostering positive relationships.
- Strong attention to detail, organization, and time management in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong verbal skills, able to maintain composure and clarity when handling challenging or high-stress interactions.
- Excellent interpersonal and customer relations skills, fostering positive experiences for both employees and customers alike.
High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Essential Job Functions
- Customer Experience
- Greet customers promptly upon arrival and maintain a friendly, calm, and attentive demeanor.
- Communicate clearly and proactively regarding machine prep status and timing.
- Ensure all required customer paperwork is signed, recorded, and stored appropriately.
- Receive, barcode, and reposition new and used machines as needed.
- Remove customer stickers from used equipment.
- Hook up hydro-mechanical work tools to verify functionality prior to delivery.
- Stage machines for customer pickup, shift preps, and nightly parts trucks—within 30 minutes of internal notification.
- Inventory & Documentation
- Perform weekly inventory scans and reconciliations.
- Complete shipping/receiving records in DBS.
- Send photos of received used machines to the Manager
- Keep the yard clean and organized; wash dirty machines and attachments proactively.
- Conduct daily yard walks to check for open doors, misplaced equipment, damage, or safety concerns.
None
Preferred Experience And Skills
Prior experience in yard operations, equipment handling, or a related field preferred; familiarity with construction or heavy equipment is a plus.
Basic mechanical aptitude and ability to operate equipment safely and efficiently.
Effective communication skills and comfort using mobile apps/systems (e.g., Record360, DBS) for documentation and coordination.
Physical And Mental Requirements
Must be able to work independently and as part of a team.
Must be able to pass background check, physical exam and drug screening test.
Work Environment
This position is primarily outdoors and requires working in all weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, and snow. The role involves physical activity, operating equipment, and navigating a busy yard environment throughout the day. Personal protective equipment must be worn in areas as required. Although the work usually is not considered inherently dangerous, employees must be careful while performing onsite services.
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and the employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required. Stowers Machinery Corporation reserves the right to revise or change duties as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.