Yard + Maintenance

James River Equipment; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

James River Equipment in Greensboro, NC is seeking a Yardman to support our equipment yard operations. You will load and unload equipment, log inventory, ensure proper storage, and verify attachments and manuals for delivery or display.

Responsibilities include daily forklift inspections, fluid level checks, environmental safety, and coordinating with sales, service, and parts teams to keep the yard organized and ready for customer pickup, with flexibility for seasonal shifts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Forklift certification preferred; must be able to obtain certification.
• Basic mechanical knowledge and equipment handling experience preferred.
• Strong verbal communication and coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload equipment safely and efficiently
• Maintain a check-in/check-out log with serial and tag numbers for accurate inventory tracking
• Ensure equipment is stored in the correct location and parked neatly on the lot
• Perform daily inspections of the forklift and maintain inspection logs
• Conduct daily fluid level checks on equipment before it leaves the yard
• Ensure equipment leaves with proper attachments, manuals, and documentation
• Designate and manage areas for machines with leaks to maintain environmental safety
• Communicate equipment issues or yard concerns to sales and service teams
• Ensure customers and contractors properly load and secure equipment
• Coordinate with internal departments to support equipment readiness and delivery
• Periodically inspect the yard and exterior of the building for safety or repair needs
• Follow all safety procedures and use appropriate PPE
• Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free yard environment
• Exercise proper loading, unloading, and handling techniques
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date inventory logs
• Ensure all equipment is clean, fueled, and display-ready
• Identify and report safety hazards or maintenance needs promptly
• Support seasonal demands with flexibility in scheduling and workload

Skills

Forklift operation

Basic mechanical knowledge

Verbal communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift training

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Greensboro - Greensboro, NC 27409

Position Type: Full Time

Purpose

The Yardman plays a vital role in maintaining the organization, safety, and efficiency of the dealership’s equipment yard. This position is responsible for loading and unloading equipment, maintaining accurate inventory records, ensuring proper equipment setup before delivery, and keeping the yard clean and presentable. The Yardman supports the sales, service, and parts departments by ensuring equipment is handled safely, stored properly, and ready for customer delivery or display.

Key Responsibilities

Equipment Handling & Yard Organization

• Load and unload equipment safely and efficiently
• Maintain a check-in/check-out log with serial and tag numbers for accurate inventory tracking
• Ensure equipment is stored in the correct location and parked neatly on the lot
• Perform daily inspections of the forklift and maintain inspection logs
• Conduct daily fluid level checks on equipment before it leaves the yard
• Ensure equipment leaves with proper attachments, manuals, and documentation
• Designate and manage areas for machines with leaks to maintain environmental safety

Communication & Coordination

• Communicate equipment issues or yard concerns to sales and service teams
• Ensure customers and contractors properly load and secure equipment
• Coordinate with internal departments to support equipment readiness and delivery

Facility & Safety Oversight

• Periodically inspect the yard and exterior of the building for safety or repair needs
• Follow all safety procedures and use appropriate PPE
• Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free yard environment

Performance Expectations

• Exercise proper loading, unloading, and handling techniques
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date inventory logs
• Ensure all equipment is clean, fueled, and display-ready
• Identify and report safety hazards or maintenance needs promptly
• Support seasonal demands with flexibility in scheduling and workload

Physical Requirements

• Frequent lifting, bending, kneeling, and standing for extended periods
• Ability to operate forklifts and maneuver around heavy equipment
• Work performed in outdoor environments with exposure to varying weather conditions
• Risk of exposure to dirt, grease, fumes, loud noise, and chemicals such as oils, antifreeze, and battery acid
• Must follow strict safety procedures and wear appropriate PPE

Qualification

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required

Certification

• Forklift certification preferred; must be able to obtain certification

Experience

• Basic mechanical knowledge and equipment handling experience preferred

Communication

• Strong verbal communication and coordination skills

Physical Ability

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and work in physically demanding environments

Work Ethic

• Detail-oriented, organized, and safety-conscious

Availability

• Ability to work varying shifts, weekends, and holidays as required by seasonal demand