Yard Attendant

Pinnacle Trailer Sales; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Safety bonus

Job summary

Pinnacle Trailer Sales, Inc. is seeking a Yard Attendant to keep the service lot organized, clean, and safe. You will move and stage trailers, assist with routine operations, and support the service department under the Service Manager and Assistant Service Manager. Immediate safety bonuses are available.

The role requires handling trailers, basic yard work, and adherence to safety protocols in a fast-paced environment. Valid license and prior yard or trucking exposure are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record required.
• Previous experience in a yard, warehouse, trucking, or service environment preferred.
• Experience operating tractors, forklifts, or other yard equipment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Move trailers in and out of the service shop.
• Hook up to and park trailers dropped off by customers and transport drivers.
• Stage trailers for pickup in an organized and accessible manner.
• Install and remove tags, stickers, and king pin locks on trailers as needed.
• Assist the Assistant Service Manager with pulling or locating trailers as requested.
• Ensure all equipment is secure and accounted for at the end of each day.
• Maintain organization and cleanliness of the lot, wash bay, and surrounding areas.
• Wash and clean trailers, both interior and exterior, to company standards.
• Operate tractor with box blade to re-surface and level lot as needed.
• Mow fields and perform basic grounds maintenance when directed.
• Notify the Assistant Service Manager when dumpsters are full.
• Notify the Service Manager when diesel fuel tanks, truck wash supplies, or related consumables are low.
• Lock and unlock gates at the beginning and end of each day.
• Follow all company safety protocols and immediately report hazards or incidents.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the service department.

Skills

Organizational skills

Trailer maneuvering

Mechanical aptitude

Communication

Reliability

Independent worker

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Tractor operation

Forklift operation

Job description

Description

Company Overview:

For over 25 years, Pinnacle Trailer Sales, Inc. has been a trusted leader in the semi-trailer industry, specializing in sales, parts, and service solutions. Guided by our Core Values: Integrity, Respect, Listening, Duty, Teamwork, and Responsibility; we foster a culture of professionalism, collaboration, and excellence. We prioritize both customer satisfaction and employee well-being, offering a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as company-paid life insurance and disability plans. At Pinnacle, we are committed to delivering quality, reliability, and innovation in everything we do.

Job Summary:

The Yard Attendant is responsible for ensuring the organization, cleanliness, and safe operation of the service lot and surrounding areas. This role plays a critical part in supporting the service department by moving and staging trailers, maintaining lot and wash bay conditions, and assisting with routine operational needs. The Yard Attendant works closely with the Service Manager and Assistant Service Manager to maintain efficiency, safety, and readiness across the facility. *Safety bonuses are available immediately.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Move trailers in and out of the service shop.
• Hook up to and park trailers dropped off by customers and transport drivers.
• Stage trailers for pickup in an organized and accessible manner.
• Install and remove tags, stickers, and king pin locks on trailers as needed.
• Assist the Assistant Service Manager with pulling or locating trailers as requested.Ensure all equipment is secure and accounted for at the end of each day.
• Maintain organization and cleanliness of the lot, wash bay, and surrounding areas.
• Wash and clean trailers, both interior and exterior, to company standards.
• Operate tractor with box blade to re-surface and level lot as needed.
• Mow fields and perform basic grounds maintenance when directed.
• Notify the Assistant Service Manager when dumpsters are full.
• Notify the Service Manager when diesel fuel tanks, truck wash supplies, or related consumables are low.
• Lock and unlock gates at the beginning and end of each day.
• Follow all company safety protocols and immediately report hazards or incidents.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the service department.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record required.
• Previous experience in a yard, warehouse, trucking, or service environment preferred.
• Experience operating tractors, forklifts, or other yard equipment is a plus.

Requirements

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Strong organizational and time management skills to keep the lot orderly.
• Ability to safely maneuver and park trailers of varying sizes.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and comfort working with trailers and related equipment.
• Effective communication skills to coordinate with service leadership and team members.
• Reliability and accountability in following instructions and completing assigned tasks.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Commitment to safety and adherence to company policies.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to safely operate trucks, tractors, and other yard equipment.
• Ability to sit, stand, bend, stoop, climb, and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 lbs. regularly and heavier items with assistance.
• Must work outdoors in varying weather conditions (heat, cold, rain, etc.).
• Manual dexterity to handle tools, equipment, and trailer components.