Yard Helper

TNT Crane & Rigging, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid vacation

Per diem

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Southway Crane & Rigging Inc. in Atlanta, GA seeks a full-time Yard Helper to perform a mix of loading, unloading, cleaning, rigging, and maintenance tasks in the shop and yard. The role requires a high school diploma or GED and a minimum of two years of yard work experience.

Forklift certification is preferred but not required; the candidate should be reliable, safety-focused and able to work overtime as needed. Reports to Branch Manager and works on-site in Atlanta.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 2 years of yard work experience.
• Forklift certification preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Help maintain cranes and yard equipment as directed.
• Load and unload trucks and perform on-rent and off-rent inspections.
• Keep shop and yard clean, organized, and free of hazards.
• Rigging as needed and other duties in the wash area as assigned.

Skills

Yard work experience

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift Operator Certification (preferred)

Job description

Southway Crane & Rigging Inc.

Yard Helper

Location: Atlanta, GA

Reports to: Branch Manager

Southway is looking to add an experienced full-time Yard Helper to our growing Branch. The following are a list of requirements; you must meet all the requirements below to be considered for this position.

Southway is offering our employees a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package which include health benefits, paid vacation, per diem, and the opportunity to work plenty hours of overtime. We are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success.

Summary

The shop/yard labor performs a combination of tasks, including but not limited to efficiently and safely loading and unloading materials, painting, power washing, rigging, yard and shop maintenance and other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Help maintain cranes, as directed.
• Load and unload trucks, complete on-rent and off-rent inspections, as directed.
• Deliver and make runs for shop.
• Empty garbage cans daily.
• Maintain the cleanliness of the shop; all items off floor and sweep daily.
• Wipe off and maintain all work benches.
• Keep all floor mounted power tools wiped down (drill press, grinders, parts washer, etc.).
• Clean up any oil spills, drips and any slipping hazards immediately on the premises.
• Empty all garbage cans daily.
• Wipe down steam cleaner unit and hoses and roll up all hoses. *
• Steam clean floor, as needed to remove grease and any slip hazards.
• Steam clean cranes and equipment.
• Keep windows clean to allow more light in wash area.
• Keep floor clean from any debris that comes off equipment.
• Other duties in the wash area as assigned by the shop foreman.
• Keep ground free of tire hazards, e.g., nails, welding rods, etc.
• Keep all wood blocking stacked in one area.
• Wipe down fuel pumps and sweep pump area weekly.
• Keep trees and weeds cut down along fence line and boom pile area.
• Clean up oil spills in yard immediately.
• Rigging as needed.
• Other projects and duties as assigned.
• Work as directed by yard supervisor.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent required
• Minimum of 2 years of yard work experience.
• Certified Forklift Operator preferred but not required.