Trailer Yard Operations Associate

J T Mckinney; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Mckinney Trailers in Houston, TX is seeking an Operations Assistant to run a safe, clean and organized trailer rental yard and ensure yard equipment is in safe working condition at all times.

You will open and close rental agreements, inspect trailers, coordinate with the rental office, perform yard checks, and assist with loading, unloading, and deliveries as needed. The role requires good communication, strong organizational skills, and the ability to handle physical tasks.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required with 1-year certificate from college or technical school; or 3-6 months related experience or training.
• Strong work ethic and a desire to succeed.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Attention to detail and highly organized.

Responsibilities

• Open and close rental agreements in computer and file related paperwork.
• Inquire about equipment damages when customer returns equipment.
• Perform weekly yard check for rental and resale inventory and reconcile information.
• Answer incoming calls as needed.
• Perform check-in and/or check-out inspections on trailers.
• Pull trailers and prep for customer deliveries.
• Oversee the process to ensure equipment is properly inspected both coming in and going out.
• Process trailers including inbound and outbound inspections.
• Inspect trailers for cosmetic damage and perform minor repairs as needed.
• Update trailer specifications/ data in computer or office file.
• Inspect trailers for water leaks and ensure that all trailer doors remain secured.
• Operate yard tractor to organize parking/storage of trailers.
• Pressure wash trailers and containers.
• Communicate with rental office on ongoing basis to ensure customer requests are being filled.
• Keep yard organized and clean, free of clutter, trash, weeds.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Excellent communication

Attention to detail

Highly organized

Education

High School Diploma or GED

1-year certificate from college or technical school

3-6 months related experience or training

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Mckinney Trailers in Houston, TX is seeking an Operations Assistant to run a safe, clean and organized trailer rental yard and ensure yard equipment is in safe working condition at all times.

You will open and close rental agreements, inspect trailers, coordinate with the rental office, perform yard checks, and assist with loading, unloading, and deliveries as needed. The role requires good communication, strong organizational skills, and the ability to handle physical tasks.