Yard & Operations Assistant: Inspections & Lift (1st)

TSL Companies; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 33,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Paid Sick & Vacation Time

Weekly Pay

Job summary

A leading transportation firm is seeking a Yard Help/Operations Assistant in Omaha, Nebraska. You will inspect equipment, manage yard operations, and assist with administrative duties. This full-time role requires safety-awareness and the ability to operate heavy equipment. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered, including medical insurance and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Experience with handling equipment like container lifts.
• Ability to perform data entry tasks accurately.
• Strong observational skills for inspecting equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections on trailers and containers.
• Direct drivers to appropriate areas.
• Safely operate yard equipment and complete related tasks.

Skills

Safety-consciousness

Data entry skills

Ability to operate heavy equipment

Tools

Tablet for data entry

Container lifts

Shag trucks

Job description

TSL Companies is one of the most technologically advanced international transportation firms in the country. We provide our customers with transportation of their products via ocean, rail and over-the-road trucking to locations worldwide. TSL has been family owned since its origination in 1981. We believe in growing individuals and promoting from within.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a safety-conscious Yard Help/Equipment Operator to join our team at our Kansas City Kansas location off of Kansas Avenue. This position works with a team to inspect all equipment that arrives at TSL’s terminal and utilizes heavy equipment to move chassis and containers within TSL property. This is a 1st shift position, typically working Monday-Friday from 7:45am-5:00pm.

Yard Help Duties:

• Safely operates equipment, such as container lifts and shag trucks
• Moves containers and chassis to proper areas of TSL property for storage and/or maintenance
• Performs inspections on trailers, chassis, and containers entering the yard gate using a hand-held device
• Notes the conditions of equipment after inspection and enters all data into tablet
• Serves as one of the first points of contact as drivers enter the yard
• Directs drivers to appropriate area of the yard
• Other duties as assigned
• Competitive Wages
• Medical Insurance (PPO and HDHP Options)
• Health Savings Account with Company Match
• Vision Insurance
• Company Sponsored Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Voluntary Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Accident Insurance
• Voluntary Critical Illness Insurance
• Voluntary Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
• Flexible Spending Account/Dependent Care Assistance Program
• Paid Sick & Vacation Time
• Paid Holidays
• Weekly Pay
• Employee Assistance Program
• Driver/Yard/Mechanic Referral Bonuses

Heavy Equipment Operation Experience

Documents Required

• Standard Application for Employment
• Consumer Disclosure and Authorization Form