Yard Operations Assistant

Hale Trailer Brake & Wheel, Inc is a multi-location, full-service trailer dealership with an immediate opening at its branch located in Wendell, NC. We are looking for a Yard Operations Assistant with experience in the heavy-duty truck and trailer industry. In this position you will be responsible for assisting the sales, service and rental departments as outlined below.

Hale is an industry-leading, family-friendly company offering competitive salary, excellent medical, vision & dental benefits, paid vacation and 401k. 

Responsibilities include:

• • Conduct inbound & outbound rental trailer inspections.
  • Assist rental customers when picking up or returning trailers.
  • Install and remove headboards as needed for rental deals.
  • Run reefer units weekly and document any issues.
  • Conduct monthly physical inventory.
  • Jockey trailers for Rental Dept. as needed and maintain stock organization.
  • Complete equipment interchange reports on stock trailers being delivered or picked up by a carrier and verify receipt of the correct VIN #.
  • Install stock decals and photograph all new stock trailers.
  • Install temporary tags on sold stock units.
  • Jockey and/or stack trailers as needed; maintain stock organization.
  • Conduct daily equipment inspections.
  • Assist with large repairs as needed.
  • Pick up parts from Parts Dept. as needed.
  • Maintain sufficient fuel levels in all Service Dept. equipment.
  • Keep yard free of debris and other general facility maintenance.
  • Comply with the Company’s safety program.

Requirements:

• Industry experience is not necessary, but experience in the heavy-duty truck/trailer/transportation industry is a plus.
• Knowledge of trucks or trailers is helpful, but not mandatory.
• Must have excellent communication skills.
• Must by detail oriented, and able to handle multi-tasking regularly.
• Must be able to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Must have good computer skills and experience with Microsoft Office.
• Must pass a standard pre-employment drug test and physical.