Yard Attendant

Road Machinery & Supplies Co. is searching for Yard Attendant to join its team in the Savage, MN area. In this role, you will be the first and last point of contact for customers and equipment haulers in the yard. You will be responsible for a high standard of attention to detail and will be required to have a high sense of urgency in prioritizing machine inspections, prepping of machines for sale/rent, and loading of machines and attachments in the yard.

As a member of the team, you will enjoy:

• Work Culture – RMS is family-owned and treats their team members with respect. RMS values long term relationships with our customers, vendors, and each other.
• Career Opportunities – Experience a careerwith the support and encouragement to develop yourself and others.
• Competitive CompensationPackages– Based on experience and other factors.
• Full Benefits Package – Including medical, dental, life, 401(k), and vacation.
• Stability and Reputation – RMS has been in business for 97 years and continues to grow.

Responsibilities:

• Promptly greet and assist customers in the yard.
• Daily walk arounds in the yard and maintains an organized yard.
• Complete machine inspections for all equipment before and after demos/loaner/rents/sales/trade-ins
• Work with Rental team to complete transfers of machines/components throughout the company, and responsible for all machine traffic paperwork onsite.
• Load and unload customer trucks and trailers when needed.
• Maintain a clean and orderly loading bay area at all times.
• Perform weekly inspections of telehandler and forklift.
• Perform nightly closing inspections.
• Assist the shop & parts with moving whole goods when needed and unloading trailer when needed.
• Provide assistance to other departments as requested.
• Operate yard equipment to keep all pads clean, back dragging and rolling the yard to keep it smooth.
• Maintain trash, dumpsters, barrels, and pallets in the yard.
• Work in a cooperative manner with team and superiors.
• Communicate job progress with supervisors as needed.
• Help with snow removal in the winter and weed control in the summer months.

Qualifications/Skills:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Dependable, self-starter and hard working.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Team player willing to help wherever needed.
• Able to operate required equipment safely (examples include telehandler, forklift, construction equipment)
• Possess a current valid driver’s license with a clean record, and the ability to successfully pass drug and fitness-for-duty tests.
• Able to complete required documentation, reports, and inspections in a timely manner exceeding deadlines while utilizing general computer applications.
• Demonstrate openness to new procedures, technology, and structure with a strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Able to work responsibly and safely.
• Maintain safe and organized work area.
• Have the desire to take action, improve and be appreciative.
• Possess the capability to engage and communicate with customers, co-workers and vendors in a respectful and professional manner.

Minimum Physical Requirements:

• Occasionally push/pull up to 50 lbs.
• Occasionally lift/carry up to 60 lbs.
• Frequently lift bulky objects
• Standing, walking, using hands, talking, hearing, neck rotation, trunk rotation, stair climbing, ladder climbing, repetitive bending, kneeling, sustained squat, forward reaching, overhead reaching.
• Working conditions may be indoor or outdoor.
• Noise level may be loud at times.

About Road Machinery & Supplies Co.

Road Machinery & Supplies Co. is a distributor of construction and mining equipment with sales and support operations throughout the Upper Midwest. RMS is a multiline dealer, representing the best brands of construction equipment in the industry, including Komatsu, KPI-JCI, Epiroc, Sennebogen, Gomaco, LeeBoy, Roadtec, and Bomag.

At Road Machinery & Supplies Co. we understand our customers depend on our expertise, performance, and commitment to avoid downtime, lost production, and cost overruns. Our employees are committed to providing the services, technical support, and product solutions that let our customers complete their projects on schedule and within budget, allowing their businesses to thrive. Equal Opportunity Employer.