Yard Operator

A DAY IN THE LIFE

Provides organizational related support to an assigned warehouse by organizing and tracking items from the yard and warehouse areas. Loads and unloads trailers and/or tool vans, assists with inventory, and maintains snow removal. Operates forklifts, skid loaders, telehandlers, or front-end loaders to transport loads in warehouse/yard and use electric hand jack and forklift trucks to transport materials. May operate 80/90-ton RT Crane.

STEP INTO THE ROLE

• Assists assigned warehouse with compiling job start up items, assembling materials for shipment and sending items to the jobsite. Supports the warehouse with receiving items from jobsites (unloading trailers, conducting physical inventory count of returned items and recording returned items, etc.). 

• Tracks, organizes, and reports materials located in assigned yard and warehouse areas.

• Tracks trailers in assigned yard and/or warehouse as well as their DOT status and when necessary.  Makes recommendations as needed to have inspections completed by necessary vendors.

• Helps maintain accurate data and accurate inventory. Reports inaccuracies to leadership so that they can be addressed in a timely manner.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

• Mechanical knowledge usually obtained through a 2 yr. post-secondary degree or equivalent combinations of training and/or related experience.  

• Two or more years of yard/warehouse experience or equivalent combinations training and/or related experience, with a basic knowledge of yard procedures.

• Experience identifying problems and making sound decisions on standard procedures.

• Previous experience operating forklifts, skid loaders, telehandlers, or front-end loaders to load and unload heavy equipment and shipping containers.

• Valid Commercial Driver’s License with acceptable driving record or ability to obtain.

WHAT SETS YOU APART

• Experience operating RT cranes up to 80/90-ton preferred.

• Ability to obtain RT crane operator certification.

HOW WE INVEST IN YOU

• Competitive pay

• 100% employer paid HDHP insurance premiums for employees

• 401(k) with company match

• HSA and FSA options

• Dental and Vision insurance

• Education Assistance (Tuition Reimbursement)

• Work/Life balance

• Employee/Family focused culture

• Gym on site

• And more!

WHO ARE WE? 

With more than 115 years of construction experience, the company has played a vital role in building America’s critical infrastructure, ranging from railroads and highways to dams and mines. Since 1997, Blattner has focused on renewable energy solutions and is responsible for some of the most significant solar, wind and storage projects in the U.S. Today, Blattner has installed more than 25% of America’s utility-scale wind, solar and energy storage capacity. Blattner Company is the parent company of Blattner Energy and D.H. Blattner & Sons, of which all are members of the Quanta Services family of companies. Company headquarters are in Avon, Minnesota. 

Blattner is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Blattner will not tolerate discrimination against any applicant for employment or employee on the basis of age (40 and over), ancestry, color, religious creed, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, mental disability, military or veteran status, national origin, physical disability, race, receipt of public assistance, sex, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. This commitment governs all aspects of employment including, but not limited to: hiring, promotion, demotion, transfer, layoff, termination, compensation, discipline, and access to benefits and training. Additionally, Blattner is committed, in accordance with applicable law, to making reasonable accommodations for job applicants and employees based on a qualifying disability, a sincerely held religious belief or practice, and for pregnancy, childbirth or related health conditions. Applicants and employees who feel they have experienced or witnessed discrimination or who wishes to request a reasonable accommodation should contact the Human Resources Department. Blattner prohibits retaliation against any individual for making a complaint under this policy, for opposing discrimination, for participating in an investigation pursuant to this policy, or for requesting a reasonable accommodation.