Yard Coordinator-Rents MER

We are seeking a Yard Coordinator at our Rental Services location in Meridian.

The Yard Coordinator is accountable to organize, stage, clean, and display machines, equipment, attachments and tools offered for rent or sale at the branch; to organize, maintain, and clean designated areas of the facility, and to provide loading/unloading support to customers in a safe, timely, efficient, and courteous manner.

Essential Functions, Duties, and Responsibilities:

• Use material handling tools and equipment (forklift) to load, secure, transfer, and offload equipment and contractor supply freight to designated area in a manner that adheres to all required safety and quality standards. Complete shipping and receiving tickets on incoming and outgoing equipment.


• Inspect, clean and maintain the equipment yard, facility perimeter, and other assigned areas to ensure that all trash and debris is picked up, concrete walkways and parking areas are swept and steam cleaned, perimeter fencing, gates, rails and poles are maintained, and maintenance/repair needs are promptly reported to the manager.


• Organize, stage, transfer, and display rental fleet equipment, new/used equipment, and attachments/tools in designated areas of the yard in a safe, orderly, and visually appealing manner. Ensure that all machines are parked and secured in accordance with all applicable safety standards.


• Fully participate in frequent communication and exchange of information between the sales counter, the outside sales team, and the service department.


• Assist customers with loading/unloading and safe operation of equipment in a professional and friendly manner.


• Deliver/pick up parts, small equipment, and run errands as needed.


• Complete daily forklift inspection forms. Prepare inventory, service, condition, and safety reports, time cards, and other related paperwork in a timely and accurate manner.


• Serve as primary back up to the Wash Rack Attendant. Stage, prep, pressure wash/steam clean, and transfer/relocate heavy equipment, machines and components from the wash rack to designated area in a manner that adheres to all required safety and quality standards.  Inspect machines and equipment returned from rental for damage and/or excessive dirt/grime and notify supervisor accordingly.


• Maintain a professional and proper personal appearance at all times.

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Experience:

•High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
•Minimum 2 to 3 years work experience as a warehouse worker, yard attendant, utility worker, or applicable industrial maintenance experience. Familiarity with compact construction or allied equipment very helpful.
•Ability to safely operate as well as demonstrate to customers how to safely operate a broad range of construction equipment including aerial work platforms, telehandlers, backhoes, excavators, and skid steers.
•Ability to safely and effectively load, bind/secure, and off load construction equipment and freight during a shift assignment that could last between 8 and 10 hours.
•Ability to perform duties with a sense of urgency, exceeding customer expectations.
•Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic, and deadline sensitive retail environment;
•Ability to work standard five-day work schedule with rotational weekend schedule and daily overtime as necessary.