Job Description
Job Description
Description :
Essential Job Functions for a Yard Hostler and Material Handler Job Description
This physically demanding role at a decorative landscape rock company involves operating machinery, maintaining vehicles, and keeping the yard organized. The work is performed outdoors in varying weather conditions and requires physical strength, stamina, and a commitment to safety.
Equipment Operation :
- Operates skid steers, loaders, and other heavy equipment to move, load, unload, and stockpile decorative landscape rock products (e.g., boulders, flagstone, gravel, decorative aggregates).
- Maneuvers equipment in tight spaces and around obstacles, demonstrating precision and control to avoid damage to property or product.
- Loads trucks with landscape rock products, ensuring proper weight distribution and securement of the load.
- Unloads incoming shipments of landscape rock and other materials, verifying quantities and inspecting for damage.
- Sorts and organizes different types of decorative rock, separating materials by size, color, and type.
- Operates forklifts (if certified) to move pallets of bagged or packaged landscape rock products.
- Performs pre-operation checks on equipment, ensuring it is in safe working condition before use.
Trailer Towing and Transportation :
Tows trailers behind trucks to transport landscape rock products, supplies, and equipment to various locations, including customer sites, job sites, and other company yards.Safely secures trailers to trucks, ensuring proper hitching and lighting connections.Drives trucks and trailers safely and legally, adhering to all traffic regulations and company policies.Loads and unloads trailers, ensuring proper weight distribution and securement of cargo.Vehicle Maintenance and Cleaning :
Maintains and cleans work trucks, including washing, sweeping, and removing debris.Performs basic vehicle maintenance checks, such as checking fluid levels, tire pressure, and lights.Reports any vehicle malfunctions or maintenance needs to the supervisor promptly.May assist with scheduling vehicle maintenance and repairs.Yard Organization and Maintenance :
Maintains a clean and organized work yard, ensuring safe and efficient movement of equipment and materials.Removes debris, weeds, and other obstacles from the yard.Organizes and stores landscape rock products in designated areas, ensuring proper labeling and inventory control.Assists with maintaining yard infrastructure, such as fences, gates, and drainage systems.Other Duties :
May assist with other tasks as assigned by the supervisor, such as helping customers load their vehicles with landscape rock or assisting with special projects.Maintains accurate records of equipment usage, maintenance activities, and material handling.Adheres to all company safety policies and procedures, including wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE).Communicates effectively with supervisors, colleagues, and customers.Works cooperatively with other team members to ensure efficient yard operations.Physical Demands :
The work is physically demanding and requires the ability to lift and carry heavy objects, stand for extended periods, bend, stoop, kneel, and work in various positions.Working Conditions :
Work is performed outdoors in various weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, and wind.The work environment may involve exposure to dust, noise, and vibrations.Key Requirements :
3-5 years of experience operating and maintaining heavy equipment.Valid driver's license (CDL preferred).Ability to lift heavy objects and work in all weather conditions.Reliable, punctual, and honest.Strong communication and teamwork skills.Organized and maintains a clean work environment.Overall, this role offers a mix of operational and maintenance tasks in a dynamic work environment.
Requirements :
This physically demanding role involves operating machinery, maintaining vehicles, and keeping the yard organized, with a variable schedule and potential for travel.
Key Responsibilities :
Operate skid steers and loaders.Tow trailers behind trucks.Maintain and clean work trucks.Perform basic vehicle maintenance checks.Ideal Candidate :
Reliable, punctual, and honest.Strong communication and teamwork skills.Organized and maintains a clean work environment.3-5 years of heavy equipment operation and maintenance experience.Valid driver's license (CDL preferred).Ability to lift heavy objects and work in all weather conditions.Work Schedule :
Variable, adaptable to changing priorities.May report to multiple supervisors.Potential for travel.
