Yard Attendant at Tractor & Equipment Co. in Billings, Montana

Job Description:

Harnish Group Inc. is the Caterpillar Dealer in Central and Western Washington, Central and Eastern Montana, Northwestern Wyoming, Northwestern North Dakota and the state of Alaska. Our Member Companies are N C Machinery, N C The Cat Rental Store, N C Power Systems, Tractor & Equipment Co., T & E The Cat Rental Store, T&E Power Systems, and SITECH Northwest Inc., representing Caterpillar, and other manufacturers.  A family owned and managed company, our Mission is to help our customers succeed by providing premier business solutions delivered by engaged employees through teamwork and excellence. 

About the Position:

The Yard Attendant is an important role at our Billings, MT (Southgate location) responsible for assisting in the efficiency and security of daily yard or branch activity.  The position requires basic knowledge of heavy machinery in order to conduct initial inspection of equipment, and record information such as fuel and SMU. The ability to work outside during long periods of time along with loading and unloading equipment for our customers will be essential to complete the needs of our customers. Managing associated rental paperwork such as transfer attachments and other related rental equipment paperwork per rental agreements is an essential function of this role.   

 Qualifications & Experience Needed:

• You will need basic knowledge of how our equipment functions and operates.


• You will have to demonstrate the ability to start-up and safely operate all types of equipment. 


• Attention to detail is very important.


• A valid driver’s license is essential as you will be required to operate a forklift, overhead crane, wash rack, steam cleaners and other equipment and vehicles.


• This is a physically demanding job that requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds and includes standing, walking and picking parts during the 8 hour shift.


• Our customers are often under time constraints so the ability to handle working in a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment is vital to be successful.


• A high school diploma combined with previous customer service experience is a great start for this role. Forklift experience preferred.

Company Benefits:

Starting wage $19.50 per hour. Hourly wage offered based on skills and experience. 

Company Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance


• Paid Vacation, Holidays and Sick Leave


• Employee Referral Bonus


• 401k w/Company Match and Profit Sharing


• Company paid Life and AD&D Insurance


• Employee Assistance Program


• Employee Discounts


• Seniority Bonus


• Excellent Recognition Program


• Company paid Long-Term Disability Insurance


• Potential performance increases throughout the year

Harnish Group Inc. and its Member Companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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