Yard Helper

Job Details Level: Entry

Job Location:

Atlanta - Atlanta, GA 30336

Position Type:
Full Time Education Level: Not Specified Southway Crane & Rigging Inc.

Yard Helper

Location:

Atlanta, GA

Reports to:

Branch Manager

Southway is looking to add an experienced full‑time Yard Helper to our growing Branch. The following are a list of requirements; you must meet all the requirements below to be considered for this position.

Southway is offering our employees a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package which include health benefits, paid vacation, per diem, and the opportunity to work plenty hours of overtime.

The shop/yard labor performs a combination of tasks, including but not limited to efficiently and safely loading and unloading materials, painting, power washing, rigging, yard and shop maintenance and other duties as assigned.

• Help maintain cranes, as directed.
• Load and unload trucks, complete on‑rent and off‑rent inspections, as directed.
• Deliver and make runs for shop.
• Empty garbage cans daily.
• Maintain the cleanliness of the shop; all items off floor and sweep daily.
• Wipe off and maintain all work benches.
• Keep all floor mounted power tools wiped down (drill press, grinders, parts washer, etc.).
• Clean up any oil spills, drips and any slipping hazards immediately on the premises.
• Empty all garbage cans daily.
• Wipe down steam cleaner unit and hoses and roll up all hoses.
• Steam clean floor, as needed to remove grease and any slip hazards.
• Steam clean cranes and equipment.
• Keep windows clean to allow more light in wash area.
• Keep floor clean from any debris that comes off equipment.
• Other duties in the wash area as assigned by the shop foreman.
• Keep ground free of tire hazards, e.g., nails, welding rods, etc.
• Keep all wood blocking stacked in one area.
• Wipe down fuel pumps and sweep pump area weekly.
• Keep trees and weeds cut down along fence line and boom pile area.
• Clean up oil spills in yard immediately.
• Rigging as needed.
• Other projects and duties as assigned.
• Work as directed by yard supervisor.

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent required.
• Minimum of 2 years of yard work experience.
• Certified Forklift Operator preferred but not required.