Yard Ops: Forklift & Equipment Servicing

National Trench Safety; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

National Trench Safety in Tampa, FL seeks a Yard Ops 1 to perform yard and warehouse duties, including order picking, returns processing, material counting, and forklift operation. The role covers loading/unloading, equipment servicing, and tasks to meet branding standards, with extensive training provided.

This safety‑sensitive position requires adherence to the company drug/alcohol policy and safety procedures, and may involve overtime or weekend work as needed.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in a yard, warehouse, or related work experience.
• Forklift operating experience is preferred.
• Ability to wear PPE daily.
• Valid driving record and ability to pass a drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload equipment and materials onto/off trucks, mainly by forklift.
• Communicate safety or yard issues to Yard lead.
• Assemble trench boxes and other trench safety equipment.
• Signal equipment operators to assist assembly.
• Lubricate, clean, and repair machinery, tools.
• Operate hand and power tools as required.
• Control traffic in the yard area.
• Touchup and repaint products to meet branding standards.
• Answer customer-related questions.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Verbal communication

Mechanical aptitude

Overtime willingness

Inventory knowledge

Emotional intelligence

Physical strength

Job description

National Trench Safety in Tampa, FL seeks a Yard Ops 1 to perform yard and warehouse duties, including order picking, returns processing, material counting, and forklift operation. The role covers loading/unloading, equipment servicing, and tasks to meet branding standards, with extensive training provided.

This safety‑sensitive position requires adherence to the company drug/alcohol policy and safety procedures, and may involve overtime or weekend work as needed.