Yard Coordinator

August 25, 2024

RAKA

Lincoln

RAKA is expanding its footprint in the Midwest Region and we’re looking for top talent to grow and serve our customer base. At RAKA, we believe that authentic relationships are the driving force of our success…we value the relationship over the transaction. This personalized approach gives us an opportunity to serve the local communities that we live and operate in by providing tailored equipment rental solutions.

RAKA is looking for a Yard Coordinator. The Yard Coordinator is responsible for the general maintenance, tracking and organization of equipment within the yard. You’ll oversee the shipping and receiving of new, used and rental equipment then regularly maintain the inventory systems ensuring its accuracy and rectifying any discrepancies. The Yard Coordinator will work with customers, freight companies and transport to load and unload equipment. You’ll operate many different types of equipment such as skid loaders, excavators, dozers, forklifts, boom lifts and scissor lifts which you will receive training and certification as required. You may often operate the wash bay as well. If you enjoy supporting operations to run smoothly and efficiently, this position may be right for you!

If you have any questions prior to applying, please reach out to our Recruiting team at recruiting@rakagrp.com or 402-891-7555.

PRIMARY JOB DUTIES:

Coordinates and tracks all shipping and receiving of equipment within yard. Loads and unloads machines. Prepares needed paperwork and performs inspections on all incoming and outgoing equipment. Documents any issues found during pre & post-inspections and communicates problems to appropriate personnel.
Scan equipment and work with the Used Equipment Manager to post pictures to our website.
Assist the Used Equipment Manager in maintaining the machine inventory on the website. This person is responsible for making sure all photos taken of machines in inventory are uploaded on the web site and that we only have current photos of equipment online.
Organizes and inventories yard ensuring working environment is safe for both customers and employees. Assists rental coordinators or sales in locating “lost” equipment in yard.
Provides rental customers with start/stop and general operating instructions.
Ensures cleanliness of all equipment and cab areas prior to transport or rental in an efficient and timely manner.
Performs general yard upkeep and maintenance, including snow removal and weeding.

BENEFITS:

Medical (and FSA/HSA plans), Dental, Vision Insurances
Paid Vacation and Holidays
Company-paid Basic Life Insurance
Supplemental Term Life Insurance
401(k) with Profit Sharing
Tuition Reimbursement and In-house Training Dept.
Paid Military Leave
Short and Long-Term Disability
Safety Glasses and Boot Program

ABOUT RAKA:
The RAKA business model was forged to serve the growth in our local communities. We begin with a customer experience that values the partnership over the transaction. Our personalized approach to developing relationships allows RAKA to provide tailored equipment rental solutions to those who strengthen our communities.

RAKA is an equal opportunity employer and affords equal opportunity to all applicants for all positions. RAKA shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.

The job duties listed in this job posting do not constitute a complete and exclusive list. RAKA further reserves the right to modify job duties, at any time and in its sole discretion, to meet the needs of the Company.