SoCal JCB - Yard Specialist

JCB North America•Colton, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Yard Specialist plays a critical role in the daily flow, organization, safety, and presentation of the equipment yard. This position is responsible for managing incoming and outgoing machinery (customer repairs, sales inventory), performing thorough check-ins/check-outs, maintaining yard cleanliness, supporting field service technicians, and staging equipment for transport and customer delivery.

Requirements

1+ years of experience working in a heavy equipment yard, construction, agricultural machinery dealership, logistics, or related industrial setting.
Proven experience operating heavy machinery (skid steers, forklifts, excavators, loaders) in tight spaces safely.
Must pass any drug screens, background checks, and any pre-employment tests, which will be conducted in accordance with applicable law.

Nice To Haves

Strong attention to detail when performing equipment damage inspections and safety checks.
Clear communication skills with transport drivers, service managers, and shop personnel.
Basic digital literacy (tablet or handheld device experience for inventory tag systems and inspection apps).

Responsibilities

Inspect all incoming and outgoing equipment for damage, fluid levels, fuel status, cleanliness, and hour meter readings. Complete formal digital or paper check-in/check-out reports.
Safely assist transport drivers and customers with loading, unloading, and securing machinery on trailers and flatbeds.
Position equipment strategically in designated yard areas to maximize operational efficiency, visual appeal, and ease of transport or customer display.
Pressure-wash, clean, and detail machinery returning from rental jobs or field repairs before moving them to active sales or rental lines.
Monitor fluid levels (engine oil, hydraulic fluid, coolant, DEF), grease grease-points, check tire pressure/track tension, and top off fluids as needed.
Clearly tag equipment requiring maintenance or repair and move units to designated service staging areas; communicate repair needs promptly to the shop manager or service advisors.
Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free yard and wash bay. Perform routine trash removal, wash bay pit cleaning, and shop organization.
Strictly follow company safety protocols, wear required PPE (steel-toe boots, hi-vis vests, eye/hearing protection) and report any unsafe yard conditions or equipment damage immediately.
Assist shop and field service technicians with moving heavy components, organizing staging areas, and fetching tools or attachments when required.
Other duties as assigned