What are the responsibilities and job description for the Yard Manager position at M&M Excavating?
With a passion for excellence since 1973, M&M Excavating is a family owned and operated heavy-highway contractor headquartered in beautiful Gaylord, MI. Primary areas of expertise include highway, road building, and underground utilities. With a relentless commitment to quality and safety, M&M Excavating takes pride in the legacy left on each project. As the Company continues to experience steady growth, it is seeking an Yard Manager to join the team.
The Yard Manager Position
The Yard Manager will communicate and coordinate with the Trucking, Equipment, Shop, and Project Management to ensure projects have all the small equipment and materials that are required. Responsible for keeping the equipment yard safe, coordinating, tracking, inventorying and overseeing all small equipment and material deliveries.
General responsibilities include but are not limited to: tracking of all small equipment in the yard, requesting repair work orders, coordinating of deliveries, ensuring all loads of materials and small equipment are securely tied down. Washing, detailing and basic maintenance of all equipment. Load and manage job trailers with project supervisors, while managing the trailer inventory program. Work with equipment manager on purchases of small equipment.
Why work for M&M Excavating
The company provides a close-knit environment where core values (Safety & Quality – Pride & Integrity – Family & Community) are upheld each and every day. This position will provide direct value to a growing company and help implement process improvement and efficiencies both internally and externally.
Desired Experience, Skills, and Abilities for the Yard Manager Position
- High school diploma or GED required (Associates or Bachelor’s degree preferred)
- Experience and Certification with Forklift and Telehandler is preferred, but is not required
- Familiarity with construction is preferred, but is not required
- Basic Computer, Inventory, Communication & Organizational Skills
- Basic knowledge of construction administration and a willingness to learn
- Work ethic focused on loyalty, quality, pride, & integrity
Compensation, Benefits, and Structure for the Yard Manager Position
This is a full-time, salaried, permanent position that offers a competitive salary, annual bonus plan, medical benefits, 401K retirement plan with a company match, paid time off, growth potential, and a strong Company culture with a family atmosphere.
The Recruiting Process for the Yard Manager Position
The recruitment process is designed to be a thorough, two-way evaluation to ensure that the best decision is made by both the Company and the candidate. Given this, multiple steps are required, including a phone interview, in-person interviews, candidate assessments, and a pre-employment background check and drug test.
M&M Excavating is an Equal Opportunity Employer!