Yard Associate - Texas First Rentals

Department: Texas First Rentals (TFR) – Full Time position located at TFR - Willow Park.

About the role

Inspects and performs all checkout and check-in procedures, reporting equipment condition before and after usage. Handles new merchandise and supplies intended for sale, as well as equipment available for rent. The role requires daily demonstration of alignment with the company's mission and core business values, collaboration with key internal/external resources, and participation in ongoing self-development.

Responsibilities

• Models, promotes, reinforces, and rewards consistent use of HOLT’s Values Based Leadership (VBL) tools, models, and processes to ensure alignment with Vision, Values, and Mission.
• Assists with routine inspections, maintenance, and cleaning of equipment.
• Assists with repairs as needed.
• Assists with equipment demonstration, loading, and unloading.
• Maintains equipment inventory systems according to standard operating procedures.
• Responsible for general yard and shop cleanup, maintaining a safe and hazard-free environment.
• Maintains company equipment in good, clean, and orderly condition.
• Works safely at all times and adheres to all applicable safety policies; complies with all company policies, procedures, and standards.
• Requires regular and punctual attendance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supply-Specific Responsibilities

• Pulls will call and customer orders for delivery.
• Receives, handles, and stores existing and incoming inventory shipments.
• Assists in ensuring sufficient inventory to meet organizational needs.
• Ensures inventory is stored correctly, safely, and yard space is used effectively.
• Prioritizes and completes tasks to ensure efficient use of team resources.
• Follows proper operating procedures and standards.
• Assists staff to ensure all yard activity is conducted safely and yard cleanliness meets standards.

Skills

• Knowledge of construction and rental industry equipment.
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Equipment selection skills – determining the kind of tools and equipment needed for a job.
• Uses logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions or approaches to problems.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to establish working relationships across multiple departments and organizational levels.
• First-class organizational, multi-tasking, and time management skills; deadline-oriented.
• Ability to operate hand tools, power tools, and equipment.
• Fine motor skills to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers to grasp, manipulate, or assemble small objects.
• Ability to perform mathematical computations (percentages, fractions, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) quickly and accurately.
• Ability to work independently and within a team in a fast-paced, high-volume environment with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

Supply-Specific Skills

• Knowledge of inventory principles and receiving functions.
• Ability to obtain Forklift Certification within a required time after hiring.
• Great attention to detail and prioritization skills.
• Ability to perform mathematical computations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) quickly and accurately.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to identify problems and generate solutions.
• Recordkeeping and document control to ensure compliance with company policy and procedures.
• Ability to read and understand written information and ideas.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• One to two years of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience preferred.

Supply-Specific Requirements

• High school/equivalent diploma or trade school diploma preferred.
• Two years of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Extended periods in a stationary position; occasional movement inside the office to access office machinery, file cabinets, etc.
• Frequent communication with others; must be able to exchange accurate information.
• Routine use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.
• Ability to move objects and use abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue.
• Frequently moves materials or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Constant movement and use of limbs; requires good manual dexterity, coordination, and stamina.
• Ability to ascend/descend with gradual or continuous progress using both hands and feet, and climb up and down ladders.
• Ability to safely maneuver and work underneath equipment.
• Routinely reacts to visual, auditory, and other signals, including alarms and instructions; visually inspects work.

Supply-Specific Physical Requirements

• Extended periods of standing, walking, and operating a forklift.
• Occasional movement inside the office to access office machinery, filing cabinets, etc.
• Frequent communication with others; must be able to exchange accurate information.
• Ability to move objects and use abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue.
• Occasionally requires lifting of product up to 60 pounds.
• Ability to safely maneuver throughout the yard.
• Routinely reacts to visual, auditory, and other signals, including alarms and instructions; visually inspects work.
• Safety training required; PPE required outside of office/parking lot area.

Work Environment

• Regularly works outdoors and may be exposed to weather extremes (inclement weather, heat, cold, humidity).
• Noise level may be loud at times.
• Exposure to small quantities of chemicals, steam, high-pressure water, and high-speed rotating equipment.
• Significant time spent in confined spaces and high places.

Supply-Specific Work Environment

Does not include exposure to small quantities of chemicals, steam, high-pressure water, and high-speed rotating equipment.