Yard Operations Supervisor & Senior Equipment Lead

Locke Solutions LLC; Alvarado (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Locke Solutions is seeking a Lead Operator to coordinate daily yard equipment operations and supervise a team of operators. This role requires expertise in operating multiple types of heavy equipment while assigning tasks, enforcing safety compliance, and mentoring junior operators.

Key responsibilities include overseeing daily yard operations, training and evaluating junior operators, ensuring preventive maintenance and safe operation of all equipment, supporting yard flow, enforcing safety

Qualifications

• 5+ years of equipment operator experience.
• Demonstrated leadership and training experience.
• Advanced certifications (forklifts, shuttle lift, rigging).
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily yard operations and operator assignments.
• Train, mentor, and evaluate junior operators.
• Ensure preventative maintenance and safe operation of all equipment.
• Operate equipment as needed to support yard flow.
• Enforce safety procedures and complete hazard reports.
• Ensure compliance with yard logistics and traffic flow protocols.

Skills

Equipment operation

Leadership

Safety compliance

Communication

Tools

Forklift certification

Shuttle lift certification

Rigging certification

Job description

Locke Solutions is seeking a Lead Operator to coordinate daily yard equipment operations and supervise a team of operators. This role requires expertise in operating multiple types of heavy equipment while assigning tasks, enforcing safety compliance, and mentoring junior operators.

Key responsibilities include overseeing daily yard operations, training and evaluating junior operators, ensuring preventive maintenance and safe operation of all equipment, supporting yard flow, enforcing safety