Forklift Yard Tech: Equipment Prep, Safety & Maintenance

National Trench Safety; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 20,664 - 24,796; Full time

Job summary

National Trench Safety is seeking a Yard Operations 1 team member in Corpus Christi, TX. You will pick orders, process returns, count materials, and load/unload trucks, primarily via forklift. Role includes servicing rental equipment, painting, and meeting branding standards. Training is provided; this is a safety sensitive position compliant with company policies.

The job requires hands-on mechanical work, ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and flexibility to work weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in yard/warehouse settings preferred, 1–2 years.
• Forklift operation experience preferred.
• Ability to wear PPE daily and pass a drug screen.
• Acceptable driving record to drive company pickups.

Responsibilities

• Load/unload equipment on/off trucks using forklift, sometimes by hand.
• Communicate safety or yard issues to the Yard lead.
• Assemble trench safety equipment and signal operators.
• Lubricate, clean, and repair machinery and tools.
• Operate hand and power tools as required.
• Maintain yard cleanliness and safety.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

Mechanical aptitude

Inventory software

Weekend availability

PPE compliance

Non-CDL driving

Job description

National Trench Safety is seeking a Yard Operations 1 team member in Corpus Christi, TX. You will pick orders, process returns, count materials, and load/unload trucks, primarily via forklift. Role includes servicing rental equipment, painting, and meeting branding standards. Training is provided; this is a safety sensitive position compliant with company policies.

The job requires hands-on mechanical work, ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and flexibility to work weekends as needed.