What are the responsibilities and job description for the Equipment Yard Attendant, Rental position at Western States Equipment?
JOB SUMMARY: This position is responsible for receiving, inspecting, and cleaning equipment for the Cat Rental Store. This role also requires organization and storage of equipment and attachments in a neat and orderly manner.
Essential Functions
This role is designated as safety-sensitive.
Essential Functions
- Inspects machines and all attachments upon customer return for damage. Records fuel added and completes the check in process within 24 hours of the machines return fuel levels
- Completes operational inspection of all returned rental machines within 24 hours of machine being returned.
- Assists in coordination of shipping and receiving parts and equipment to other stores.
- Maintain consistent daily communication with the Rental Coordinator to assist with immediate customer and business related needs.
- Actively engage with customers when they are in the yard. Provide them with PPE if needed and ensure they receive a thorough walk-around and familiarization of the machine they are renting.
- Maintain yard cleanliness and organization
- Steam cleans equipment and attachments on request; keeps steam-cleaning area clean and free of all debris.
- Adheres to all customer care standards.
- Actively cares and advocates safety at Western States. Adheres to all applicable safety policies, procedures and standards.
- May accomplish training and serve as a team member in support of Western States’ strategic programs, projects, and initiatives.
- Work within and promotes corporate vision, mission, and values of the organization.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Knowledge and use of Microsoft computer products or other comparable systems preferred.
- Knowledge and use of usage and operation of light construction equipment.
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with others.
- Ability to work overtime with minimum notice required.
- Consistent attendance.
- Proof of high school diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
- Associates Degree or certificate from an accredited vocational school preferred.
- Previous industry experience preferred.
- Proven customer service skills.
- Excellent driving record and valid driver’s license required with the ability to pass CDL requirements.
- Must be able to communicate (speak, read, comprehend, write in English).
- Ability to stand for long periods of time along with walking, sitting, repetitively climbing stairs, reaching (including but not limited to above-shoulder reaching), repetitive bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, leaning and twisting.
- Ability to generate 97 ft./lbs. of force, by pushing and pulling.
- Ability to repeatedly lift up to 60lbs from the ground and place on a shelf/platform set up to 65 inches off the ground.
- Ability to carry up to 20 lbs. while repeatedly ascending/descending a minimum of ten, 8” stair steps.
- Ability to repeatedly ascend/descend a minimum of 10 rungs on various ladders.
- Ability to assemble/disassemble various sizes of nuts and bolts, while repeatedly bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling, and/or crouching.
- Exposure to extreme temperatures and environment.
- Must be able to meet all safety requirements for applicable safety policies.
This role is designated as safety-sensitive.