Laydown Yard Jobs in Reno, NV (NOW HIRING)

We are looking for a Yard Foreman to join our Field Operations Team. The perfect candidate will possess a solid understanding of general yard laydown operations, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, a high level of drive, and the ability to work independently with a strong sense of urgency. Additionally, they should have an infectious passion for collaboration and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Complete and communicate daily goals, schedules, and expectations for department yard crew.
• Complete direct report performance evaluations and provide necessary coaching.
• Oversee and maintain current inventory records for materials and equipment received, stored, issued, and transferred off-site. Monitor for re-stocking and/or returns as needed.
• Maintain and oversee material and equipment transaction forms and documentation including requisitions, freight bills shipment records and packing slips.
• Aid enterprise employees in securing, scheduling, and shipping needed materials, equipment, inventory, and delivery confirmation of all items.
• This includes any permits and safety checks as required by law and/or Company policy.
• Coordinate inter-company deliveries and returns with appropriate personnel and ensure paperwork is completed in a timely manner.
• Ensure timely pickup and delivery of all inter-company mail, packages, and deliveries.
• Participate in the development and implementation of department standards and procedures.
• Communicate all personnel needs and projections to direct supervisor as necessary.

Qualifications

• General laydown yard operations knowledge.
• Experience operating general laydown yard equipment.
• Experience managing, evaluating, and coaching direct reports.
• Proven ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with others.
• Experience demonstrating high drive and sense of urgency.
• Demonstrated ability working independently with minimal direction at times.
• Ability to give and receive both praise and criticism equally.
• Demonstrated experience building and maintaining positive relationships.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds, unassisted, frequently throughout the day.
• Ability to work from various heights via ladders, scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks and other safe work platforms and area.
• Able to work a 40-hour work week, with overtime and off-hour shifts as required.
• Able to work in extreme weather conditions and elements, indoor or outdoor, including heat, cold, rain, mud, dust, and snow depending on the job location.

Education & Certifications

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent
• Valid driving record 
• OSHA 30 certification Preferred - You may be required to obtain this certification within your first 90 days of employment.

Safety Level

This is a safety sensitive position, and all applicable policies including drug test and background check will apply.

• The inherent responsibilities of your role may include physical working conditions. In order to safely and successfully perform job duties you must be able to:  
• Potentially lift up to 50 pounds 
• Potentially need to do repeated pushing, pulling, carrying, reaching (or working above shoulder), walking, standing, sitting, stooping, kneeling, bending, and climbing  
• Potentially operate a motor vehicle, crane, tractor, etc.  
• We reserve the right to continually monitor your ability to safely and successfully complete these inherent physical responsibilities and take action as deemed appropriate in accordance with the Americans with Disability Act (ADA)