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Job Title: Yard Attendant

Job Description

The Yard Attendant supports daily yard operations by recording key information on incoming vehicles, maintaining their cleanliness and condition, and performing general yard upkeep. You will work as part of a small, reliable, and fast-paced team, handling a variety of outdoor tasks in all weather conditions. This role suits someone who is self-motivated, adaptable, and comfortable working both independently and collaboratively in a busy yard environment.

Responsibilities

• Record key information on incoming vehicles using a tablet, iPad, or paper-based forms, ensuring accuracy and completeness of data.
• Perform thorough cleaning and detailing of vehicles, including interior and exterior cleaning, to maintain a high standard of presentation.
• Conduct basic condition and quality checks on vehicles and document findings through written reports and photos as required.
• Use tablets, cameras, and other devices to capture and upload information, photos, and reports related to yard inventory and vehicle status.
• Carry out general yard maintenance tasks such as snow removal, weeding, and general cleanup to keep the yard safe, organized, and presentable.
• Handle, move, and position vehicles and other items safely within the yard, following established procedures and safety guidelines.
• Lift, sort, and organize items as needed to support efficient yard operations and inventory management.
• Work in a fast-paced outdoor environment, adapting to changing tasks and priorities throughout the day.
• Communicate clearly with team members, supervisors, and occasionally customers to coordinate work and provide updates on tasks.
• Collaborate with approximately 8–10 other yard attendants and yard staff, supporting each other to meet daily operational goals.
• Optionally learn and operate forklifts or loaders (with training provided) to assist with moving items in the yard.
• Follow all safety rules and procedures while working outdoors in varying weather conditions, including rain, snow, and cold temperatures.
• Maintain reliability and punctuality by consistently attending scheduled shifts and completing assigned tasks on time.

Essential Skills

• Experience working outdoors in varying weather conditions, including rain, snow, and cold.
• Demonstrated ability to perform reporting or auditing tasks using paper forms or tablets.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for documenting information and interacting with team members and customers.
• Ability to adapt to a variety of tasks and responsibilities rather than performing a single repetitive duty.
• Self-motivation and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and get along well with others in a collaborative environment.
• Reliability and strong attendance, with a commitment to completing assigned work.
• Capability to perform general labor tasks such as lifting, sorting, cleaning, and yard work.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in a similar industry or yard, general labor, or outdoor work environment.
• Basic computer skills and comfort using tablets, cameras, or other digital devices.
• Customer service experience and the ability to interact professionally with customers when required.
• Experience with inventory, condition or quality reporting, and documentation.
• Interest in learning forklift or loader operation; training may be provided and this is considered an asset.
• Flexibility to work additional hours or shifts during busy periods, especially in winter when overtime opportunities may be available.

Why Work Here?

You will join a hardworking and supportive team that values reliability, teamwork, and a positive attitude. New hires receive training to help them succeed, and the role offers full-time hours with opportunities for overtime, especially during the busy winter season. The position is structured as a contract with strong potential for long-term engagement and eventual transition to a permanent role based on performance. You will work in an environment where colleagues enjoy each other’s company, maintain a fast pace, and take pride in the work they do outdoors.

Work Environment

This is a fully on-site role based in Acheson, Alberta, working primarily outdoors in a yard environment. The standard shift runs from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, while the facility operates from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., seven days a week, offering optional additional hours. The work involves outdoor general labor, including cleaning, snow removal, yard maintenance, lifting, sorting, and using tools such as tablets, cameras, and other equipment to document vehicle and yard information. You must be comfortable working outside in all weather conditions, including cold, snow, rain, and varying temperatures. The team culture is fast-paced, reliable, and collaborative, with coworkers who work hard and enjoy each other’s company. Dress should be appropriate for outdoor labor and changing weather, with practical, weather-appropriate clothing and footwear suitable for yard work.

This is a Contract position based out of Acheson, AB.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

This is a fully onsite position in Acheson,AB.

Aerotek® Inc. fournit des solutions de dotation en personnel et de services dans les domaines de la fabrication, de la logistique, de la construction, de l’aviation, des installations et de la maintenance. Nous offrons l’expertise, les solutions et les personnes nécessaires pour relever les défis de l’industrie nord-américaine. Basée à Hanover, au Maryland, Aerotek exploite un réseau unifié de plus de 200 bureaux à travers l’Amérique du Nord, soutenant plus de 18 000 clients chaque année. Aerotek est une entreprise du groupe Allegis, leader mondial en ressources humaines et solutions d’affaires. Pour en savoir plus, visitez: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offre un salaire hebdomadaire, des avantages sociaux y compris des soins médicaux, des soins dentaires et des soins de la vue, ainsi qu’un programme d’aide aux employés et un programme de rabais.

La société souscrit au principe d’égalité d’accès à l’emploi et examinera toutes les candidatures sans tenir compte de la race, du sexe, de l’âge, de la couleur, de la religion, de l’origine nationale, du statut de vétéran, de handicap, de l’orientation sexuelle, de l’identité de genre, de l’information génétique ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par la loi.

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Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, employee assistance and discount programs.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.