Yard Operator

Wagner Equipment Co.; Windsor (CT); On-site; USD 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO Plan

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K

Roth 401K

Tuition Reimbursement

EAP

Discounted phone plans

Job summary

Wagner Equipment Co. seeks a Yard Operator in Windsor, CT to load/unload customer orders and machines, manage yard inventory, and support departments with shipping/receiving. You will operate forklifts, ensure equipment readiness, and perform basic tool maintenance.

The role offers full-time hours with benefits; pay ranges from $21.00 to $26.68 per hour, dependent on education and experience. Travel up to 50-75% may be required depending on assignments.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 1+ years customer service experience.
• 1+ years machine service/maintenance.
• 1+ years machine operating skills.
• 1+ years forklift operation.

Responsibilities

• Fills out ship/receive reports.
• Obtains rental agreements, does safety sheets, and SMM and license plates.
• Ships and receives work tools from Caterpillar/Venders/Branches/etc.
• Controls transfers to/from shops for attachments.
• Enters information into DBS for attachments.
• Fills out log.
• Enters data entry of work tools.
• Inquiries about inventory.
• Coordinates Shipping and Receiving of work tools with Parts Dept. & Trucks entering Yard area.
• Coordinates with the Sales Dept. transfers and movement of work tools.
• Answers phone calls from all departments, customers, and sales staff.
• Interacts with customers.
• Assists walk-in customers when needed as well as customers on the phone.
• Blocks up loads.
• Chains down loads.
• Lift loads with variety of equipment.
• Inspects work tool condition.
• Performs minor repairs and adjustments to work tools.
• Unloads railcars offsite at rail yard; keeps yard in order.
• Puts numbers in windows of machines.
• Blades yard.
• Removes snow inside fence
• Dirt and waters yard
• Loads and unloads attachments
• Ensures machines are ready
• Operates fork lift for shops and customers
• Fuels machines, checks fluid levels, and jump starts machines
• Controls physical inventory and counts inventory of attachments
• Other duties as assigned by manager

Skills

Customer service

Machine maintenance

Machine operation

Forklift operation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Wagner Equipment Co. offers challenging career opportunities, extensive training and employee development along with an opportunity to grow your career and thrive under Wagner’s reputation for excellence. We offer excellent benefits and supply you with the tools you need to maximize your potential and grow within Wagner.

Benefits include:

• Paid Time Off (PTO) Plan - Up to 96 hoursof PTO in your first year + 8 company paid holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision insuranceLife and AD&D InsuranceLife and AD&D Insurance
• Retirement Plans - Life and AD&D InsuranceRetirement Plans - 401Kand Roth 401K, eligible employees can receive a company contribution up to 7%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• CEFCU - Employees have access to services include payroll deductions savings, accounts, loans, VISA card, and more.
• Additional Benefits include: Supplemental life Insurance, Critical Illness + Accidental Insurance, ID WatchDog and discounted employee phone plans.

The Yard Operator works in the yard loading and unloading customer orders and machines in a manner that reflects the company’s vision of working as “One Professional Team.”

Pay Rate: $21.00 - $26.68 per hour
Pay rate is dependent upon education & experience.

Essential Functions:

• Fills out ship/receive reports
• Obtains rental agreements, does safety sheets, and SMM and license plates
• Ships and receives work tools from Caterpillar/Venders/Branches/etc.
• Controls transfers to/from shops for attachments
• Enters information into DBS for attachments
• Fills out log
• Enters data entry of work tools
• Inquiries about inventory
• Coordinates Shipping and Receiving of work tools with Parts Dept. & Trucks entering Yard area
• Coordinates with the Sales Dept. transfers and movement of work tools
• Answers phone calls from all departments, customers, and sales staff
• Interacts with customers
• Assists walk-in customers when needed as well as customers on the phone
• Blocks up loads
• Chains down loads
• Lift loads with variety of equipment
• Inspects work tool condition
• Performs minor repairs and adjustments to work tools
• Unloads railcars offsite at rail yard; keeps yard in order
• Puts numbers in windows of machines
• Blades yard
• Removes snow inside fence
• Dirt and waters yard
• Loads and unloads attachments
• Ensures machines are ready
• Operates fork lift for shops and customers
• Fuels machines, checks fluid levels, and jump starts machines
• Controls physical inventory and counts inventory of attachments
• Other duties as assigned by manager

Required Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 1+ years customer service experience
• 1+ years machine service/maintenance
• 1+ years machine operating skills
• 1+ years forklift operation

Physical Demands & Competencies:

• Standing, walking, talking, sitting, use of hands & hearing
• Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, etc.
• Heavy work that includes lifting and/or moving objects up to 60 pounds or more
• Data Entry, telephone, reading/writing, reasoning, organizational, communication & math skills
• Safety & Product Knowledge
• Basic knowledge of DBS

Work Environment:

• Noise: Loud
• Indoors and Outdoors
• Small and/or enclosed spaces

Travel Requirements:

• 50%- 75%

Other Duties:

Job Offers are contingent upon all required pre-employment screenings which may include but are not limited to background checks, drug/alcohol testing, fit for duty testing, and any other job-related tests/screenings.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.

Wagner Equipment Co. is an EEO/AA/Veterans/Disabled employer.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.