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Yard Assistant

Duininck Minnesota and South Dakota
Spicer, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 2/12/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/12/2025

Job Description

Job Description

For over 90 years, Duininck has been building strong communities through our relationships with customers, employees, subcontractors, and vendors. Our partnerships, grounded in deeply held core values that have endured for over three generations, help us build the projects that strengthen your communities.

At Duininck our employees enjoy :

  • Opportunities to Learn, Grow & Advance
  • A Culture that Supports Your Success
  • Family Owned & Operated
  • Building Strong Communities

As the Yard Assistant, you will assist the Shop Manager in keeping the equipment shop and yard in order, helping to load and unload equipment for the maintenance team, assist in the cleanup of equipment as needed, running parts, and other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

Essential Responsibilities :

  • Keep the shop and yard in order, which includes : receiving equipment, notifying shop personnel of equipment arrivals and departures.
  • Help with loading and unloading of equipment.
  • Cleanup / washing of equipment prior to entering shop.
  • Keeping the shop and equipment yard clean and maintained (inside and out).
  • Running parts as needed to all locations.
  • Other duties assigned by the Shop Manager, or designee and Equipment Manager.
  • Equipment preparation such as preparing / constructing bridge forms as well as aiding mechanics and fabricators as time permits.
  • General building / facility maintenance
  • Takes ownership of the wash bay and sustains all 5S standards.
  • Other duties as assigned by the Equipment Manager
  • Knowledge, Skills & Abilities :

  • Ability to learn to operate equipment to allow for appropriate movement within the yard
  • Detail orientated, showing ability to multitask and prioritize tasks
  • Strong communicator with the ability to work with a variety of people
  • Able to work independently while following Supervisor’s instructions
  • General carpentry and maintenance experience preferred
  • Education & Experience :

  • High school diploma or equivalent education and / or training
  • Self-motivated and self-starter
  • Forklift Certification
  • Valid Driver’s License and safe driving record required
  • CDL, Class A license, preferred, or able to acquire during first year of employment
  • Applicants must be 18 years of age or older.
  • Fluent in English, both written and verbal. Familiarity with Spanish a plus.
  • Duininck does not sponsor, renew, or extend immigration visas for this position.
  • Work Environment & Physical Requirements :

  • Effectively handle lifting of various objects weighing up to 60 pounds
  • Regularly required to drive and negotiate various job sites, which can include climbing on / off equipment, ladders, etc.
  • Ability to work both indoors and outside, in all types of weather
  • Walk, bend, kneel, lift, stretch and sit
  • Travel as required
  • This year-round, full-time position comes with a strong benefits package including :

  • Competitive pay range of $22 to $26 per hour, based on experience and background.
  • Paid Time Off
  • Per Diem (when applicable)
  • Strong Health Plans to choose from
  • Dental & Vision plans, Company Paid Life insurance & Short Term Disability
  • 401K with company match, and more!
  • Duininck is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetics, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or citizenship status. If you would like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please click here.

    Salary : $22 - $26

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