Yard Specialist

ASCO Equipment • Houston, TX

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About The Position

At ASCO Equipment, the Yard Specialist performs a variety of manual tasks in the yard to support the branch operation. The role is responsible for yard maintenance and logistics and provides support to the Rental, Parts, and Service Departments as needed. The Yard Specialist greets customers, responds to inquiries, and may assist with deliveries when needed by branch personnel.

The position involves maintaining the yard, helping customers and delivery drivers load and unload equipment, and preparing rental equipment for customers and for storage. Duties include inspecting equipment before delivery and upon return, washing equipment, performing light maintenance, installing service tags, and moving rental-ready equipment to designated storage areas. The role requires a safety-first approach, a positive attitude, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively with customers and coworkers.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED), or one to three months of related experience and/or training.
• Positive, can-do attitude.
• Detail-oriented and well organized, with the ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain positive rapport with a diverse employee and customer population.
• Ability to accomplish assignments.
• Ability to work overtime as required by job and department needs, as well as occasional weekend, holiday, or evening work.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service and greet customers in the yard, directing them to the office or unloading areas.
• Make safety a primary concern and maintain good order and cleanliness in the yard.
• Assist the Rental, Parts, and Service Departments as instructed.
• Assist customers and delivery drivers with loading and unloading products and rental equipment.
• Help with deliveries when needed by branch personnel.
• Wash equipment and perform light maintenance on equipment.
• Inspect equipment before customers receive it, verifying the inventory equipment number, fuel level, and rent-ready condition.
• Verify fuel consumed and inspect the condition details of equipment when it is returned.
• Install service tags on equipment returned from rental.
• Move rental-ready equipment to the proper storage areas after routine maintenance by the service shop.
• Give customers start/stop and general operating instructions on rental equipment.

Benefits

• Quarterly tool allowance
• Safety boot allowance
• Uniforms and coats provided
• Paid training and advancement opportunities
• 100% employer-paid health insurance
• 401(k) and profit sharing
• Paid holidays
• Sign-on bonus, with amount based on qualifications and experience
• ASCO Children’s Education Program provides financial assistance for employees' children pursuing higher education

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED