Yard Specialist

Alta Equipment Group; Michigan; On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training

Tuition assistance

Employee stock purchase plan

Outstanding benefits package

401(k) with match

Competitive wages

Paid time off

10 paid holidays

Job summary

Alta Equipment Group is seeking a Yard Specialist for the Williamsburg, MI branch. You will support daily yard operations, organize equipment, perform inspections, and assist with assembly and basic mechanical tasks.

Experience with heavy equipment and a detail-oriented mindset are essential. The role requires teamwork, the ability to read manuals and blueprints, and willingness to work Saturdays on a rotating basis.

Qualifications

• Strong customer service and relationship-building skills.
• Knowledge of construction and heavy equipment.
• Experience operating heavy equipment is required.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, assembly instructions, and technical manuals.
• Experience using hand tools, power tools, and shop equipment.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and willingness to assist with equipment maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Complete equipment traffic paperwork accurately and timely.
• Photograph all equipment entering and leaving the facility.
• Perform visual inspections of equipment during check-in and check-out.
• Verify operator manuals, safety equipment, and machine documentation.
• Organize and maintain the yard for safe, efficient operations.
• Maintain exterior cleanliness and appearance of the facility.
• Read blueprints and assembly instructions; check materials for projects.
• Assist shop technicians with mechanical work and PDIs.

Skills

Heavy equipment

Blueprint reading

Attention to detail

Team player

Outlook basics

Job description

Posted Thursday, September 3, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Come work for the largest equipment dealer in North America! Are you a hardworking individual that thrives in a fast-paced environment and looking to take your career to the next level? If so, then come join our award-winning team!

We provide our employees with the following tools and resources to be successful:

• Training


• Tuition assistance


• Employee stock purchase plan


• Outstanding benefits package (Medical, Dental and Vision, plus much more!)


• 401(k) with match


• Competitive wages


• Paid time off


• 10 paid holidays

Ginop Sales is seeking a full-time Yard Specialist for our Williamsburg, MI branch. This position is responsible for supporting daily yard operations, equipment organization, inspections, assembly, and basic mechanical support activities. The ideal candidate will have experience operating heavy equipment, strong attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Primary Responsibilities

The primary responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:

• Complete equipment traffic paperwork accurately and timely


• Photograph all equipment entering and leaving the facility


• Perform visual inspections of equipment during check-in and check-out


• Verify operator manuals, safety equipment, and machine documentation


• Organize and maintain the yard to ensure safe and efficient operations


• Maintain the cleanliness and appearance of the facility exterior including mowing, weed whipping, and pulling weeds


• Read and interpret blueprints, manuals, and assembly instructions


• Check inventory and verify materials needed for assembly and installation projects


• Use hand tools, power tools, and equipment to assemble products and equipment components


• Assist shop technicians with mechanical work, including inspections, pre-delivery inspections (PDIs), installation of parts, and equipment preparation


• Conduct inspections during and after assembly to ensure quality and accuracy


• Possibility of making light deliveries


• Perform quality assurance checks on completed products and equipment


• Safely operate heavy equipment as required


• Incorporate Alta's Guiding Principles into daily activities


• Perform other duties as assigned


• Maintain consistent, regular, and reliable attendance, including being ready for work at the designated start time


• Must be willing to work Saturdays on a rotational basis

Desired Skills & Qualifications

• Strong customer service and relationship-building skills


• Knowledge of construction and heavy equipment


• Experience operating heavy equipment is required


• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, assembly instructions, and technical manuals


• Experience using hand tools, power tools, and shop equipment


• Basic mechanical aptitude and willingness to assist with equipment maintenance and assembly


• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a professional and positive attitude


• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills


• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook and basic computer applications


• Ability to work independently and as part of a team


• Language Skills - Intermediate: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.


• Mathematical Skills - Basic: Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.


• Reasoning Ability - Basic: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations

Physical Demands/Work Environment

• Physical/Sensory Functions: Regularly will use sit, use hands, talk/hear; Frequently will reach with hands; Occasionally will stand, walk, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, taste/smell.


• Lift and/or Move Functions: Regularly will lift up to 10 pounds; Frequently will lift up to 25 pounds; Occasionally will lift up to 50 pounds.


• Work Environment: Regularly will work near moving mechanical parts, exposed to fumes or airborne particles.

About Alta

Culture is Job #1. Alta Equipment Group prides itself in living by our Guiding Principles: Invest in the Best, Passion for Excellence, Customers for Life, Mutual Respect and One Team. More than an equipment company, Alta is an innovator of solutions, delivering diverse products and unrivaled support centered on building lasting customer relationships.

If you have a passion for excellence and are ready to make a difference within our organization, we’re ready for you. Whether it’s selling the world’s-best big iron, rolling up your sleeves and servicing our industry-leading construction and material handling product brands or being a difference maker behind the scenes, we can use your skillset.

At Alta Equipment Group, we believe in mutual respect and are committed to diversity while inspiring our employees to reach their maximum potential. Voted a "Top Work Place USA", our employees across North America are committed to excellence. It’s the Alta way.

What We Look For

At Alta Equipment Group, we are looking for candidates who are a cultural fit with our organization and understand that every task and job goes toward fostering customers for life. Along with that, a great attitude that embraces mutual respect and delivering a consistent high energy level that exudes a passion for excellence. Also, we are searching for a skill set that has a high aptitude for the position with a continual focus on investing in one’s profession through additional training and learning.

Other Opportunities at Alta

Please visit our careers page at altg.jobs to view other openings that may be of interest to you!

Alta Equipment Group is an equal opportunity employer.This means we do not discriminate on account of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, height, weight, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information, military status, veteran status, misdemeanor arrest record, or membership in any other classification protected under applicable law.If you believe the Company has violated its equal employment opportunity policy in any way, please contact [e-mail] immediately!