YARD ATTENDANT

Custom Truck One Source provides specialized truck and heavy equipment solutions, including sales, rentals, aftermarket parts and service, customization, re-manufacturing, financing, and asset disposal across North America.

About the role

This position is responsible for the operation of heavy and light duty trucks and equipment and maintenance of the yard/lot at our Wyandanch, NY location.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload equipment and vehicles plus check for any damage.
• Responsible for the maintenance of the building, yard, and equipment.
• Inspect parts, equipment, or vehicles for cleanliness, damage, and compliance with standards.
• Detail and clean trucks to prepare them for shipping/delivery.
• Quickly and safely evaluate and identify the needed materials, tooling, and steps necessary to finish tasks.
• Monitor inventory in yard and oversee incoming/outgoing vehicles.
• Perform all duties in accordance with best practices for a safe work environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must have a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record; CDL a plus.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Knowledge of utility and/or railroad vehicles and familiarity with operating systems including booms, buckets, diggers, cable reels, hyrail, and track vehicles.
• Proven commitment to safety.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to adapt to changing work priorities and meet deadlines.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Pride in quality workmanship.

Skills

• Troubleshooting: Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do.
• Operation and Control: Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
• Operation Monitoring: Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to ensure proper machine function.
• Quality Control Analysis: Conducting tests and inspections to evaluate quality or performance.
• Equipment Selection: Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed for a job.
• Judgment and Decision Making: Considering costs and benefits of potential actions.
• Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Attitude: Requires strong interpersonal skills and a genuine desire to service clients; positive attitude and professional demeanor.
• Attendance: Ability to work scheduled hours, including additional time as needed to meet business demands.
• Communication: Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Teamwork: Exhibits objectivity, openness to others' views, and contributes to a positive team spirit.

Physical Demands

• Work is performed under extreme temperature variations and some hazardous conditions.
• Lifting (in excess of 50 pounds), carrying, pushing, and pulling.
• Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, and crouching throughout an 8-12 hour day.

Benefits

• 401(k) with employer match.
• Competitive health care, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Short-term and long-term disability (STD/LTD).
• Partner discounts.
• Investment in employee development and tuition reimbursement.