Yard Assistant

Warfel Construction is currently looking for a Yard Assistant. The Yard Assistant role reports directly to the Shop Foreman and the Director of Field Operations. This position requires strict adherence to all Warfel safety rules and regulations, including site-specific necessities.

Standard work hours are M—F, beginning at 7:00 AM through 3:30 PM, with a 30-minute lunch. Occasional Saturday work and overtime may be required. Travel to and from the jobsite may occur daily depending on project-specific needs; reliable transportation is required. This position requires the ability to work in ever-changing work environments, including variable weather conditions.

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assist the Shop Foreman in maintaining the tool inventory system.
• Make truck deliveries from the storage yard to job sites and jobsite to jobsite. The size of the material and equipment delivered will vary.
• Pick up material from vendors and suppliers, check for damaged or defective items, and load and unload material and equipment (using tie-down straps or hold-down chains).
• Maintain and repair tools and other items as needed.
• Set alarm system for yard shop and check the security of building/gates daily.
• Maintain all office and yard parking lots and warehouse storage areas clean and orderly.
• Check that all lighting systems are in operation.
• Needs to have a commitment to safety and keeping the work area neat and clean.
• Logging tools in and out of job sites and checking for proper operations before putting them away or sending them out.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• • High school degree or GED equivalent
  • Ability to work within the standard of accuracy and manage multiple competing priorities.
  • Must have a valid PA Driver’s License and be informed of all Commercial Motor Vehicle code regulations. Must pass a DOT physical.
  • Must be comfortable driving a stake body truck with a trailer and equipment.
  • A working knowledge of carpentry is essential, as many projects and repairs include wood components.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• • Standing:   Approximately 95% of your time
  • Sitting:   Approximately 5% of your time
  • Walking:   Frequent walking is required as you change positions & locations
  • Lifting:   Lift & Carry materials weighing between 50 and 100 lbs. Frequency varies based on work at the time. Equipment may be available for assistance.
  • Pushing:   Push materials weighing no more than 50 lbs. Frequency varies based on work at the time. Equipment is available for assistance.
  • Pulling:   Pull materials weighing no more than 50 lbs. Frequency varies based on work at the time. Equipment is available for assistance.
  • Climbing:   Climbing up and down ladders, scaffolds, and other objects while carrying tools & equipment may occur.
  • Bending:   Bend, kneel, crouch, and crawl as appropriate.
  • Heights:    Working at heights will vary, as well as working with various equipment that will protect such heights: scaffolds, aerial man lifts, and personal fall protection.
  • This position requires using arms and hands to reach for, handle, and manipulate objects.

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation & Public Holidays)
• Parental Leave
• Employer Paid Short Term Disability

Warfel is an equal-opportunity employer.