Facility Yard Lead

Western States Equipment•Missoula, MT

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Since 1956, Western States Equipment Company has been a leading employer across Idaho, Oregon, Washington, Montana, and Wyoming. We are driven by our mission of solving our customers’ toughest challenges, guided by our core values of Safety, Excellence, Teamwork, Integrity, Accountability, and Innovation. By joining Western States, you commit to upholding these values while contributing to our purpose of building our communities for a better tomorrow. Safety and our Customer Care Commitment remain foundational to our mission and the standard by which we measure our success.

Requirements

Proof of high school diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
Valid driver’s license and excellent driving record required.
Must be able to communicate (speak, read, comprehend, write in English).
Ability to certify PIT (Power Industrial Truck)

Nice To Haves

Minimum of one-year operating or certification in construction equipment preferred
Minimum of 6 months inventory and logistics preferred

Responsibilities

Manages and participates in the day-to-day logistic process and documentation for receiving, staging, and shipping equipment and attachments in the yard.
Utilizes digital data inventory software, such as Microsoft Dynamics AX, CAT Inspect, Return to Ready app, to report on equipment availability, conditions and location.
Participates in inspecting all new /used equipment for damage, abuse, fuel levels and all attachments. Assists rental department with this task as needed.
Manages the process for steam cleaning equipment making sure steam-cleaning area is safe, clean and free of all debris.
Responds to all client, employee, vendor inquiries in a prompt, professional and friendly manner.
Utilizes and responds to Facility and Yard requests through the Facilities Power App.
Maintains consistent communication with the Store Manager and other Department.
Manages a preventive R&M program within the confines of an annual facility budget. This includes all scheduled maintenance, building repair, and inspections.
Be the first point of contact for vendors on site to perform repairs, maintenance, inspections related to facility and yard, grounds, and equipment.
Maintains the organization and appearance of the yard by properly staging and display equipment and attachments in designated areas to ensure Caterpillar Retail Presence guidelines are met.
Manages and participates in the completion of the Corporate Preventive Repairs and Maintenance Program (CPRMP) within the confines of an annual yard budget.
Completes all tasks associated with the compliance of yard related federal/state inspections, certifications and licenses.
Manage the processes and reporting for contamination control in the yard as identified by Caterpillar standards, to support our CSF of environmental stewardship.
Manages the day-to-day operations of building maintenance activities.
Administers procurement activities associated with facility maintenance activities, creating/reviewing and authorizing purchase orders, obtaining price quotes and bids.
Works under the direction of Regional Facilities Manager.