Job Description
Utility Yardman
JOB-10044420
Anticipated Start Date
July 2, 2025
Location
Stockton, CA
Type of Employment
Contract
Employer Info
Our client is a recognized leader in the construction industry that specializes in shaping the skylines of cities across the United States. The company is a premier structural steel fabricator and erector, known for delivering innovative solutions for some of the most complex and high-profile projects in the country. From iconic skyscrapers to state-of-the-art sports arenas and industrial facilities, this organization offers an opportunity to be part of projects that leave a legacy.
Job Summary
The Utility Yardman brings his/her expertise and knowledge to build some of the most complex and high-profile projects in the commercial building, bridge, and industrial sectors. Utility Yardman transports steel, equipment, supplies & machinery throughout the plant and yard in a safe, timely and efficient manner. Must have experience with cranes, rigging, and forklifts to manage and move steel material and equipment as needed. Critical to the production process, this position handles and moves material and equipment as required to perform such duties, ensuring production needs are met. The expeditor utilizes a high degree of proficiency while utilizing full skills of the trade. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Job Description
- Move steel out of the shop on a timely basis so as not to hinder the production of fabricated steel
- Load and unload trucks and trailers
- Load and unload paint racks and sandblasting racks
- Band steel to pallets and in bundles using the banding machine
- Operate forklifts in a safe manner
- Operation and maintenance of all applicable equipment
- Other duties may be assigned
- Transport material by forklift as needed and required
- Keeps work area organized and clean
- Must adhere to and follow all safety rules and PPE requirements
- This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job responsibilities and functions that an employee in this position may be asked to perform. Above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed. Duties and responsibilities can be changed, expanded, reduced or delegated by management to meet the business needs of the company
Skills Required
- 2 years of experience operating 36,000 lbs. for forklifts
- Ability to build loads of steel safely on trucks with equal weight distribution
- May include but not limited to cranes, rigging, and forklifts
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
- Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
Core Competencies:
- Action Oriented – enjoys working hard; is action oriented and full of energy for the things he/she sees as challenging; not fearful of acting with minimum of planning; seizes more opportunities than others.
- Functional / Technical skills – has the functional and technical knowledge and skills to do the job at a high level of accomplishment
- Integrity and Trust – is widely trusted; is seen as a direct truthful individual; can present the unvarnished truth in an appropriate and helpful manner; keeps confidences; admits mistakes; doesn’t misrepresent him/herself for personal gain.
- Driven for Results – can be counted on to exceed goals successfully; is consistently one of the top performers; very bottom-line oriented steadfastly pushes self and others for results
- Listening / Communicating – practices attentive and active listening, has the patience to hear people out; can accurately restate the opinions of others even when he/she disagrees
Education/Training/Certifications
- High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) preferred
Additional Requirements
- Work Hours:
- Day Shift, 6:00 am - 4:30 pm
- Night Shift 4:30 pm - 2:00 am
Work Environment:
- The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Inside and outside environment, at times dusty, cold, hot, dirty, and noisy. Working with and around small and large equipment and materials. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to:
- Fumes or airborne particles and extreme heat
- Frequently exposed to risk of electrical shock
- Noise level in the work environment is usually very loud
- Occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; and toxic or caustic chemicals
Physical Demands:
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required:
- Regularly required to stand and/or sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach outward and above shoulders with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
- Frequently is required to walk and stoop, bend, kneel, squat, crouch, or crawl.
- Occasionally required to climb or balance.
- Must occasionally lift, carry and/or move up to 75 lbs.
- Occasionally push and/or pull a maximum force of 200 ft-lb.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
- Mental and visual application required to interpret drawings, layout, and plan work.
- Good judgment in determining best method and procedure to be followed.
- Work on jobs while applying safety rules at all times. SAFETY is priority one at all times!!!
- Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) ((Hard Hat, Steel toed boots, Safety glasses, gloves, ear plugs, long pants, long sleeved shirt, respirator etc.. per requirements for position)
Pay Rate/Salary
We are an equal-opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Job Tags
Full time, Contract work, Local area, Night shift, Day shift,