Yard Technician I: Hands-On Equipment & Safety

National Tank & Equipment; Beaumont (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Life and disability insurance

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

National Tank & Equipment in Beaumont, TX is hiring a Yard Technician I to support safe, organized yard operations by loading and unloading equipment and maintaining work areas. This is an introductory role with hands-on development opportunities.

You will learn basic inspection and equipment-preparation practices, operate forklifts after authorization, and work with a team to ensure safety and efficiency in daily yard activities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Prior yard, warehouse, construction, or equipment experience helpful but not required.
• Ability to obtain forklift authorization as assigned.
• Dependability and willingness to learn.
• Ability to follow instructions and work safely around moving equipment.
• Basic communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to perform outdoor physical work; independently lift up to 45 pounds and use assistance for heavier loads.

Responsibilities

• Load, unload, move, and stage rental equipment and materials under direction.
• Operate forklifts and approved material-handling equipment after authorization.
• Maintain organized storage areas, travel lanes, and equipment lines.
• Assist with cleaning, visual inspections, and basic equipment preparation.
• Learn how to identify and report damage, missing components, and maintenance needs.
• Support Yard Technician II employees, berm technicians, mechanics, and drivers as assigned.
• Participate in hands‑on training and follow established work instructions.
• Build knowledge of pumps, tanks, boxes, hoses, and yard processes.
• Use required PPE and follow lifting, forklift, traffic, and housekeeping practices.
• Request assistance or team lifting for loads that cannot be handled safely.

Skills

Dependability

Willingness to learn

Basic communication

Teamwork skills

Ability to follow instructions

Safety around moving equipment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Job description

National Tank & Equipment in Beaumont, TX is hiring a Yard Technician I to support safe, organized yard operations by loading and unloading equipment and maintaining work areas. This is an introductory role with hands-on development opportunities.

You will learn basic inspection and equipment-preparation practices, operate forklifts after authorization, and work with a team to ensure safety and efficiency in daily yard activities.