Yard Operations Specialist
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Compensation
- $20.00 - $25.00 / per hour (overtime eligible), depending on experience
- Shift : M – Th, 6AM – 3PM & Friday’s, 6AM – 10AM
As a Yard Operations Specialist, you will
• Operate heavy mobile equipment such as cranes, front-end loaders, forklifts, and peeler machine (debarker).
• Use chainsaws, power drills, and hand tools to trim, finish, and prepare poles to specifications.
• Follow framing drawings to drill holes with precision.
• Load, unload, and move poles and materials between trucks, bunks, and processing equipment.
• Inspect, measure, and grade poles to meet specifications and customer standards.
• Assist with scheduled and unscheduled maintenance of yard equipment.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized yard; reporting equipment issues promptly.
• Work outdoors in all weather conditions and comply with OSHA and company safety standards.
• Assist with other yard duties as needed.
Qualifications
- High school diploma, GED or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Must possess a valid driver's license.
- Experience with mobile equipment (log loaders, front-end loaders, cranes, forklifts) preferred.
- Previous experience in industrial, forestry, or yard operations a plus.
- Experience with heavy-equipment maintenance and chainsaw operation preferred.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., use chainsaws and hand tools safely.
- Basic math skills for measuring, counting, and recording units.
- Good eye/hand coordination and attention to detail.
Benefits
- In addition to competitive pay, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance (with HRA and FSA)
- 401(k) with company match
- Short and long-term disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid holidays and generous paid time off
- Professional development opportunities
- Employee assistance and employee/community hardship programs
Bell Lumber & Pole is an equal opportunity employer.
Bell Lumber & Pole is proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.
This applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Bell makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.
Bell is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please call 651-203-2719 or send an e-mail to [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
For additional details, you can read our EEO Policy.
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Family-owned wood-pole and mass-timber manufacturer serving utility, telecom, and construction customers across North America.
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