What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transport Maintenance - Yard Attendant position at Nationwide Homes?
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Inspect each unit and carrier the day prior to delivery to insure both the modular unit and the carrier are ready for shipment.
- Modular unit is free of any damage and ready for transport.
- All plastic covering modular unit is in good condition, secure, and ready for transport.
- All HIF items have been resolved and modular unit is ready for transport.
- Modular unit is properly position on carrier and secured.
- Lights/electrical on carrier is in good working order and ready for transport.
- Tires on carriers are in good working order and ready for transport.
Procure a monthly inventory report from Transportation Management listing all modular units currently in storage and:
- Inspect each modular unit each month to insure plastic covering is in good condition and no damage has occurred.
- In the event a modular unit has been in storage for over 8 weeks:
- Re-cover the modular unit with an additional layer of protective plastic.
- Inform Transportation Management so the builder can be billed for this service.
- Pump off any standing water on top of units.
- Insure modular unit is stored in such a way as to allow water to run off of the top of unit.
- Insure storage yard(s) are free of debris and well kept.
- Inform Transportation Management of any maintenance required (i.e. additional gravel needed, etc.)
- Insure modular units are stored in an organized fashion congruent to our storage plan and goals.
- Support Transportation Management and provide shipping height/width information upon request.
- Insure all safety procedures are strictly adhered to at all times.
- Insure yard truck(s) is properly maintained and cleaned.
- Assist the garage staff as time allows and as directed by Transportation Management.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION
- Experience in transportation and garage
- Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills