YARD LABOR at Sims Crane & Equipment

Job Summary: The Yard Laborer is responsible for the general support and maintenance of the yard with tasks such as tool inventory, maintenance of heavy equipment and trucks, and logistics and coordination of material deliveries at the branch.

Essential Functions:

• Perform daily inspections, verify that equipment is in good mechanical and safe operating condition upon being checked in/out, and reporting any defects or needed repairs to supervisor.
• Responsible for red tagging equipment and tools that need repair.
• Assist drivers and mechanics with loading/unloading and preparing materials for jobs as necessary.
• Responsible for maintaining and verifying stock levels for re-ordering are accurate and appropriate.
• Operate small equipment and machinery as needed, such as a forklift, telehandler, skid steer, and/or loader to move materials, load and unload trucks, and use of basic hand tools.
• Maintain inventory, organization of yard, the materials & equipment, and assist with day-to-day operations.
• Regular cleaning and general labor duties of Branch Yard, Office, and Shop may include sweeping, shoveling, and overall cleanup-up of any area, and/or equipment.
• Pick up parts from local vendors, and/or deliver parts to job sites when needed.
• Assist other employees when needed and willing to cross-train in other positions.
• Participate in training programs as required.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent customer services skills.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced environment.
• Must be able to work all shifts and any weekdays, weekends, holidays, and overtime based on company or customer needs.
• Ability to adapt to frequent changes of priority and complete job tasks safely without constant supervision.

Minimum Requirements:

• At least 2 years’ experience in general labor.
• Experience in construction, mechanical, and/or manufacturing setting preferred.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Driver’s License. 
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Physical Requirements:

• Sims Crane & Equipment maintains a firm commitment to providing a safe and healthy work environment for its employees and quality services to its clients. Sims Crane & Equipment is a drug-free workplace. Must be able to pass a post-offer / pre-placement drug screen. Must also submit to a post-offer / pre-employment background report & motor vehicle check.  
• Work is performed in a standard construction environment with prolonged periods of standing, sitting and/or walking. Subject to standing, walking, bending, reaching, stooping, and lifting objects up to 100 pounds at times. May occasionally be exposed to dangerous machinery, extreme noise and physical harm in areas requiring hard hats, safety glasses and steel-toed safety shoes.  
• Ability to pass DOT pre-placement physical and physical capacities exam.   

Disclaimer: An employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.  

Other Duties

Please note this job description 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.

Sims Crane & Equipment is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to status as a protected veteran or a qualified individual with a disability, or other protected status, such as race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and age.