Yard Associate - Texas First Rentals

HOLT Group•Waxahachie, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Yard Associate inspects equipment and performs checkout and check-in procedures, reporting equipment condition before and after use. The role may involve handling new merchandise and supplies intended for sale, as well as equipment available for rent. The incumbent is expected to model the company’s mission and core business values, collaborate with internal and external resources, and participate in ongoing self-development. The position supports equipment inspection, maintenance, cleaning, repairs, demonstrations, loading, and unloading. It maintains equipment inventory systems and keeps company equipment and yard areas clean, orderly, safe, and compliant with company standards. For supply-related duties, the role pulls customer and will-call orders, receives and stores shipments, supports adequate inventory levels, and uses yard space effectively. The position requires regular, punctual attendance, safe work practices, and compliance with company policies and procedures. Other duties may be assigned. The role is based at Texas First Rentals in Waxahachie. It regularly involves outdoor work in changing weather, and may involve loud noise, confined spaces, and high places. Supply-specific work includes extended standing and walking and operating a forklift. Safety training and PPE are required outside office and parking lot areas. The position has no supervisory responsibilities, and no travel is expected.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred; for supply-specific duties, a high school/equivalent diploma or trade school diploma is preferred.
One to two years of related skill, knowledge, or experience preferred; for supply-specific duties, two years preferred.
Valid driver’s license.
Knowledge of construction and rental industry equipment, and of machines and tools, including their design, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Ability to operate hand tools, power tools, and equipment.
Ability to obtain Forklift Certification within a required time after hiring.
Knowledge of inventory principles and receiving functions.
Equipment selection skills, including determining the tools and equipment needed for a job.
Ability to use logic and reasoning to assess alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems and to identify problems and generate solutions.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for working with multiple departments and organizational levels.
Organizational, multitasking, time-management, prioritization, and attention-to-detail skills; ability to meet deadlines.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, emphasizing accuracy and timeliness.
Ability to perform mathematical computations, including percentages, fractions, addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, quickly and accurately.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations; read and understand written information.
Ability to listen to and understand information presented through spoken words and sentences.
Ability to maintain records and control documents to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
Ability to perform the job duties and responsibilities satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations as applicable.
Physical capability to move objects and use abdominal and lower-back muscles for support over time; frequently move materials or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, with supply-specific occasional lifting of products up to 60 pounds.
Manual dexterity, coordination, and stamina; ability to climb ladders using both hands and feet, maneuver and work underneath equipment, and maneuver safely throughout the yard.
Ability to react to visual, auditory, and other signals, including alarms and instructions, and visually inspect work.
Ability to exchange accurate information with others in frequent communications.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.
Trade school diploma for supply-specific duties.
One to two years of related work experience; two years preferred for supply-specific duties.

Responsibilities

Inspect equipment and complete checkout and check-in procedures, reporting equipment condition before and after use.
Assist with routine equipment inspections, maintenance, cleaning, and repairs as needed.
Assist with equipment demonstrations and loading and unloading equipment.
Maintain equipment inventory systems according to standard operating procedures.
Keep company equipment in good, clean, and orderly condition.
Clean up and maintain the yard and shop in accordance with company standards, keeping the yard safe and hazard-free.
Follow safety policies and applicable company policies, procedures, and standards.
Pull will-call and customer orders for delivery.
Receive, handle, and store existing and incoming inventory shipments.
Assist in ensuring sufficient inventory to meet organizational needs.
Store inventory correctly and safely and use yard space effectively.
Prioritize and complete tasks to use team resources efficiently and follow proper operating procedures and standards.
Assist staff in ensuring yard activities are conducted safely and cleanliness meets standards.
Model and promote the company’s Values Based Leadership tools, models, and processes in alignment with its vision, values, and mission.
Collaborate with internal and external resources and participate in ongoing self-development.
Maintain regular and punctual attendance and perform other duties as assigned.