Who We Are:
An authorized distributor for Vermeer equipment in Kansas, Oklahoma, and Western Missouri with five branch locations across the region. A 100% employee-owned company, we provide dedicated sales, rentals, parts, and service support for customers in tree care, landscaping, wood waste, organic recycling, underground construction, and mining industries.
Vermeer Great Plains – 100% EMPLOYEE-OWNED COMPANY
Position Title: Yard Porter
Department: Service
Reports to: Service Manager
Pay $18-$22/hour (pay is dependent on relative experience) plus opportunity for bonuses!
We look for talent who has the ability and mindset to grow into something more.
TRAIN.
MOTIVATE.
RETAIN.
“Do, teach, learn. Where fixing/doing leads to growing/developing.”
BENEFITS: Benefits package that includes healthcare, dental, vision, voluntary STD/LTD, Life/AD&D, and employer-paid life insurance.
Career Development & Advancement Opportunities
Work Life Balance – Based on the individual’s own definition
PTO – to help support that balance
On-Site training- with uniform allowances and training modules provided
FUNCTION: The Yard Porter is responsible for providing a safe, clean work environment for all service technicians and customers that are dropping off or picking up equipment.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Safely load and unload equipment
- Daily inspections of forklift and shop equipment
- Clean, wash, grease and organize all equipment
- Clean wash bays
- May include mowing and yard maintenance
- Refuel equipment and operate forklift
- First assistant/attendant to Sales requiring machine traffic solution/loading
- Monitor outside fuel containment/storage for capacity & safety
- Help maintain cleanliness, neatness and safety of building and yard
- Seasonally winterize equipment
- Stay current with technical changes, continuing your education by factory service schools, etc.
- Follow all safety rules and regulations while performing work assignments and adheres to all policies and procedures as specified in Employee Handbook and set by Vermeer Great Plains
- Other duties as assigned
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Must be committed to and take a pro-active approach to our Company Mission, Vision and Values
- Strong PC proficiency with MS Windows and MS Office Suite
- Ability to operate industrial equipment; including forklift, overhead hoist, etc.
- Mechanical/technical aptitude with excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Demonstrated safe work habits
- Good working knowledge of equipment operations and mechanical functions
- High degree of customer service to both internal and external customers
- Strong ability to adapt to the people and environment around them - customers, suppliers, co-workers and manufacturer's employees
- Ability to conduct yourself in a professional, ethical and reliable manner
- Strong verbal and written communication skills in order to communicate professionally, respectfully and honestly at all times
- Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs, stand, walk, use hands and fingers, handle, feel, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk and hear 100% of the time
- Ability to be exposed to extreme weather elements, including wet and/or humid conditions, extreme cold and extreme heat regularly
- Ability to withstand moderate to high noise level in working environment regularly
- Must be able to work overtime and/or weekends as needed
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Associate degree in Applied Science, Diesel Mechanics, Diesel Technology, or related field, and 4 years of experience in the heavy equipment or industrial equipment industry; or equivalent combination of education and experience required
- Equipment operator experience required
- Valid Driver’s License
- Background check, pre-employment drug testing and clean driving record required
FLSA status: Non-exempt
EOE
The above noted job description is not intended to describe, in detail, the multitude of tasks that may be assigned but rather to give a general sense of responsibilities and expectations of position. As the nature of business demands change so, too, may the essential functions of this position.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- On-the-job training
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Ability to Relocate:
- Brookline, MO 65619: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person