Equipment Yard Attendant

Safety

Safely promotes and manages safety at Western States. Ensures all employees, vendors, and clients have a safe work environment while adhering to all applicable safety policies, procedures and standards.

Equipment Inventory and Operation

• Completes logistics documentation for shipping and receiving equipment.
• Maintains and enters data inventory for accurate reporting on equipment availability.
• Steam cleans equipment ensuring the steam-cleaning area is clean and free of debris.

Yard Appearance and Equipment Maintenance

• Maintains organization and appearance of the yard by properly staging and displaying equipment and attachments in designated areas to meet Caterpillar Retail Presence guidelines.
• Completes final check of all equipment leaving the yard including proper load securement and safe transport of all equipment.
• May assist technicians with minor repairs or maintenance on returned machines.

Security and Client Safety

• Executes or oversees Contamination Control tasks as identified by Caterpillar standards.
• Inspects equipment upon customer return for damage, abuse, fuel levels and all attachments.
• Handles all public and internal inquiries in a prompt and friendly manner.
• Maintain consistent daily communication with the Yard Lead and Yard Operations Manager to assist with immediate customer and business-related needs.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proven customer service skills.
• Knowledge and use of Microsoft computer products or other comparable systems required.
• Able to develop and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Consistent attendance and timeliness.
• Able to work overtime with little or no notice.

Education and Experience

• Proof of high school diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• Minimum of one-year operating or certification in construction equipment, preferred.
• Minimum of 6 months inventory and logistics preferred.

Physical Characteristics

• Ability to stand for long periods of time along with walking, sitting, repetitive climbing stairs, reaching (including but not limited to above-shoulder reaching), repetitive bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, leaning and twisting.
• Exposure to extreme temperatures and environment.
• Ability to lift up to 60 lbs. in accordance with Western States’ Lifting Policy to include amount and approach.