Operations Assistant

For over 30 years, Mckinney has supplied the western United States, Arizona, Colorado, Oregon, Utah, and Texas with high-quality equipment and reliable service. We offer a full range of tractor-trailer sizes, types, and options and are strategically located near key distribution points. Mckinney Trailers is a leading provider of trailer equipment for rent or lease. We leverage our diverse fleet of over 38,000 trailers to ensure you find what you need when you need it.

The Branch Operations Assistant position is responsible for supporting local branch operations through effective customer service. This position will handle multiple accounting, administrative, customer service, and inspection duties.

• Must be able to operate a yard goat.
• Must be able to move trailers within the yard.
• Complete inspections consistently utilizing the equipment inspection check list.
• Climb into and on top of van trailers and flatbeds for inspection.
• Compare outbound inspection to inbound inspection; report customer bill back for damages.
• Maintain signs/tags/flags for out of service, sale and sold units.
• Other duties may be assigned.

• Set up new Vendors, issue purchase orders, prepare invoices for payment.
• Set up new customers in the MMS.
• Generate and process miscellaneous invoices for sales, repairs, and other needs.
• Accounts receivable, make customer aging calls and or send out demand letters.
• Process credit card payments and authorizations.
• Other duties may be assigned.

• Manage all incoming and outgoing communications including phone calls, mail, e-mail, faxes, and overnight packages.
• Maintain office supplies and oversee office equipment.
• Maintain local licensing/registration paperwork/fleet vehicle licensing.
• Other duties may be assigned.

• Open, process, and close rental agreements in computer and process related paperwork.
• Initiate the mailing of new account application packets to prospective customers; process new account applications.
• Plan, schedule, and dispatch drivers for pick-up and delivery.
• Complete sales orders for reserved equipment.
• Inquire with customers at check-in if equipment is returned damaged.
• Perform weekly yard check for rental and resale inventory and reconcile information.
• Receive customer service calls. Resolve and/or redirect customers; follows up on completion.
• Control and track inventory, assign equipment, maintain documents and records.
• Other duties may be assigned.

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To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

A college degree is not required, but preferred. High School Diploma or general education degree (GED); or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Strong work ethic and a desire to succeed.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Attention to detail and highly organized.
• Current state driver’s license.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and governmental regulations. Ability to write reports and business correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole…