Facility Yard Lead

Western States Careers•Missoula, MT

About The Position

The Facility & Yard Lead position is responsible for equipment yard logistics and the overall maintenance of the facility and grounds. This is a hands-on position that will drive efficient facilities/yard management, to maintain clean, orderly, and well-kept facilities that reflect the dedication, hard work and excellence of Western States Equipment Company. The Facility Yard Lead must have the ability to accurately manage multiple processes while be interrupted, be results oriented, and be able to work safely in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

Proven customer service skills.
Knowledge and use of Microsoft computer products or other comparable systems required.
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Consistent attendance and timeliness.
Ability to work overtime with little or no notice.
Ability to certify PIT (Power Industrial Truck)
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 stand for long periods of time along with walking, sitting, repetitive climbing stairs, reaching (including but not limited to above-shoulder reaching), repetitive bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, leaning and twisting.
Exposure to extreme temperatures and environment.
Ability to lift up to 60 lbs. in accordance with Western States’ Lifting Policy to include amount and approach.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Actively cares, promotes, and advocates safety at Western States.
Ability to complete Job Hazard Analysis (JHA’s) prior to any job-related tasks according to WSECO’s policy and standards.
Participates and maintains records of compliance for STAR card reporting.
Ensures proper operation of vehicle/man gate and access control points.
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.
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