Equipment Yard Attendant

About the role

Stowers Machinery is proud to expand from East Tennessee into Southern Florida through the opening of Coastal Construction Equipment, LLC, the region's CAT Compact Equipment Dealer. This expansion strengthens our ability to provide customers with exceptional sales, rental, parts, and service support. Don't miss the opportunity to join our team during this exciting period of growth and help build the future of our Southern Florida operation. Apply today!

Responsibilities

• Load and unload machines; assist customers, company drivers, outside haulers, and over-the-road drivers.
• Support Sales and Service department as needed.
• Safely operate equipment for loading/unloading tasks.
• Fuel machines, record hour meter readings, and capture before/after photos.
• Scan and reconcile barcode inventory weekly; maintain accurate shipping/receiving records.
• Keep yard inventory updated and organized; maintain gravel areas and hazardous material storage.
• Perform weekly start-up and battery checks; jump-start machines if necessary.
• Report machine damage or missing parts immediately; tag out unsafe machines.
• Respond to emergency call-outs and work Saturdays/overtime as required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment such as forklifts, telehandlers, wheel loaders, aerial lifts, and excavators.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to follow detailed written and verbal instructions.
• Basic computer skills for scanning, inventory updates, and logging equipment data.
• Common-sense problem-solving skills for routine tasks and emergency situations.

Qualifications

• Experience in equipment handling, yard operations, or related field preferred.
• Familiarity with Caterpillar equipment and attachments preferred.
• Knowledge of safety procedures for hazardous materials and yard maintenance preferred.
• Previous experience in equipment yard operations or heavy equipment handling preferred.
• Ability to work independently and complete tasks within acceptable timeframes preferred.
• Strong organizational skills for maintaining yard layout and inventory accuracy preferred.

Physical and mental requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Frequent walking, standing, and operating heavy equipment.
• Mental focus for safety compliance, inventory accuracy, and equipment checks.

Work environment

• Outdoor yard environment with exposure to weather conditions.
• Interaction with customers, drivers, and internal teams.
• Requires use of PPE and adherence to company safety guidelines.