Yard Assistant

Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities

• Follows all corporate safety guidelines
• Insures yard is kept in an orderly manner and all inventory is accessible
• Cleans up and organizes construction materials and equipment
• Loads and unloads heavy equipment on lowboy and drop deck trailers with heavy equipment and large forklifts
• Supports both office and field as needed
• Helps with snow removal and salting
• Helps with misc. office maintenance needs, such as moving filing cabinets and other furniture
• Delivers small parts to job sites as needed
• Performs other tasks as assigned

Skills & Requirements

• Strong communication skills working with several departments and managers simultaneously
• Strong organizational skills put to use with knowledge of construction materials and equipment

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 5 years of previous construction experience with a heavy contractor
• Prior experience with forklift and heavy equipment such as dozers, track hoes, loaders, etc.
• Prior experience with industrial construction materials such as pipe, scaffolding, trench boxes, etc.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to sit
• Use hands to handle or feel
• Reach with hands and arms
• Talk or hear
• Occasionally required to stand; walk; stoop, kneel
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50-75 pounds

Equal Opportunity

The Beaver Companies provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.