Yard Associate Southeastern Equipment

Location: Heath, OH
Job Type: Full-Time, Non-Exempt
Travel: Occasional travel for training

About the Role

Are you a hands-on, hardworking individual who enjoys working outdoors and being around heavy equipment? Southeastern Equipment is looking for a Yard Associate who thrives in a fast-paced environment, takes pride in staying organized, and isn't afraid to get their hands dirty.

In this role, you'll play an important part in keeping our equipment yard running smoothly, ensuring machines are clean, organized, and ready for customers. If you're dependable, detail-oriented, and enjoy working with a team, this could be a great opportunity for you!

What You'll Do

As a Yard Associate, you'll help keep our daily operations moving by managing equipment, maintaining the yard, and supporting our service and parts teams. Your work will help ensure our customers receive equipment that's ready to get the job done.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage equipment coming in and out of the yard, including accurately completing Delivery/Pickup Orders (DPO).

• Inspect, check in, and check out equipment and attachments following company procedures.

• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized equipment yard.

• Power wash and clean equipment, both inside and out, to ensure it's ready for customers.

• Assist service technicians by delivering parts, moving equipment, and preparing machines for service.

• Safely load and unload trucks with equipment and parts.

• Support the parts department with inventory, organization, merchandising, and annual inventory audits.

• Assist with equipment demonstrations when needed.

• Work closely with team members across departments to keep daily operations running efficiently.

You'll Be Measured By

• Timely and accurate completion of Delivery/Pickup Orders (DPO).

• Maintaining a safe, clean, and well-organized equipment yard.

• Ensuring equipment is properly inspected, cleaned, and ready for service or customer delivery.

• Supporting efficient day-to-day yard operations.

Who You Are

• A dependable, hardworking team player who takes pride in their work.

• Comfortable working outdoors in all types of weather conditions.

• Organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple tasks throughout the day.

• Someone who enjoys hands-on work and operating heavy equipment.

• Safety-conscious and committed to following proper procedures.

• Willing to jump in and help wherever needed to get the job done.

• Eager to learn new skills and support different departments.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.

• At least 6 months of heavy equipment operation experience preferred.

• Basic computer skills.

• Experience with power or pressure washing equipment preferred.

• Basic understanding of DOT regulations.

• Ability to follow OSHA safety standards and EPA regulations.

• Previous experience in construction, equipment rental, or a similar hands-on environment is a plus.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift at least 25 lbs.

• Frequent walking, bending, stooping, reaching, climbing, and kneeling.

• Comfortable working indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.

• Ability to work around dirt, dust, fumes, and other conditions common in an equipment yard.

• Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity for operating, cleaning, and inspecting equipment.

Our Company is unable to offer sponsorship now or in the future. All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship. Southeastern Equipment utilizes E-Verify in accordance with Federal regulations. 

Please keep in mind that the posted pay range represents the range for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual hourly/salary offer will take into account a wide range of factors, including location, certifications, and skill development and potential bonuses.

Our company offers full time employees: competitive salary, full benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Critical Illness, Life Insurance, 401K with match, Wellness, PTO, Paid Parental leave, Company Apparel, Uniforms provided, PPE Provided, Prescription Safety Goggles and Boot Allowance. 

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.