Yard Supervisor

Position Summary

40% – Yard Supervisor: Coordinates the everyday running of the working yard, directs yard technicians in day‑to‑day scheduled activities and projects, assigns tasks to yard technicians, field service technicians, drivers, and themselves to ensure units are repaired, prepared, and delivered on time in accordance with Satellite’s quality standards.

60% – Unit Repairs: Maintains the fleet, monitors units, and makes repairs and modifications as needed. Inspects all units before and after they are rented to a vendor’s location.

Yard Supervisor Responsibilities

• Maintain, coordinate, and monitor fleet schedule and repair.
• Order parts and supplies to ensure necessary parts are on hand.
• Manage inventory per company standards.
• Ensure standards for cleaning, repair, and refurbishment of each unit follow company policy.
• Maintain a favorable working relationship with all other company employees to foster a cooperative and harmonious working climate.
• Maximize employee morale, productivity, and efficiency/effectiveness.
• Manage the training of all yard personnel and drivers in Satellite’s safety policies and programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Unit Repair Responsibilities

• Perform duties and responsibilities in a timely and effective manner in accordance with established company policies.
• Prepare units for rental in a timely manner according to Satellite quality standards.
• Make repairs and modifications to units as required.
• Maintain proper storage of units.
• Inspect all units, both incoming and outgoing.
• Perform a physical write‑up of the unit in detail.
• Take necessary photographs of the unit as required.
• Interface with customers at job sites.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Under direction from the Branch Manager and/or Operations Manager, this position coordinates and leads yard personnel in the branch's daily activities.

Education and Experience Requirements

High school diploma and 4+ years of related experience in areas such as construction work, commercial cleaning, maintenance, etc., or an equivalent combination of work and educational experience. Experience directing a team and directing work from a plan.

Required Skills

• Team leadership
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Excellent problem‑solving skills
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Schedule flexibility to respond to emergency situations
• Current driver’s license and ability to operate vehicles
• Construction experience (required)
• Light carpentry and electrical experience
• HVAC experience

Physical / Mental Demands

Position requires a high degree of concentration to manage frequent interruptions while meeting strict deadlines. Must wear personal protective equipment as required. Demonstrated ability to perform rigorous outside and indoor duties including walking, standing, climbing, stooping, squatting, bending, twisting, kneeling, reaching, sitting, lifting, grasping, pushing, pulling, manual dexterity, etc. Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds. Good fine motor skills, coordination, range of motion and grip strength. Ability to work in all climate conditions, be exposed to loud noise levels, operate hand and power tools, and work safely around heavy machinery and equipment. Ability to hold air‑impact tools up to 30 lb and work in an environment containing dirt, grease, and dust.

Other Duties

Please note this job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.