Job Description
Yard Maintenance & Material Handling Technician
Pay: $22.00 per hour
Location: Dallas, TX 75236
Schedule: Monday–Friday
Start Time: 5:00 a.m. until work is complete
Primarily an outdoor position
During inclement weather, work will shift to indoor cleaning and facility support.
What You’ll Do
Maintain yard cleanliness by picking up trash, scrap materials, raw materials, and other debris.
Operate a ride-on sweeper and blower to keep the yard and surrounding areas clean.
Perform general cleanup and manual labor as needed.
Operate a forklift to dump modules and assist with material handling.
Receive and unload incoming pallets and other materials.
Keep outdoor work areas clean, organized, and free of debris.
Provide coverage for employee breaks and PTO when properly trained to operate skid steers and wheel loaders.
Assist with general yard and facility support duties as needed.
Follow all safety procedures and properly use required personal protective equipment (PPE).
What We’re Looking For
Dependable, punctual, and self-motivated.
Comfortable working outdoors in various weather conditions.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Willingness to perform physical, hands-on work throughout the shift.
Ability to operate a forklift or willingness to obtain training.
Previous experience operating skid steers, wheel loaders, or industrial equipment is a plus.
Strong attention to safety and maintaining a clean work environment.
Physical Requirements & Work Environment
This position is primarily outdoors and requires working in changing weather conditions, including heat, cold, wind, and rain.
Job requirements include:
Standing and walking for extended periods.
Frequent bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, and lifting.
Performing repetitive cleanup and manual labor tasks.
Operating industrial equipment and machinery.
Working around moving vehicles, equipment, and materials.
Ability to lift and move materials as required.
During inclement weather, employees will focus on indoor cleaning and facility support activities.
Our Commitment to Fair Hiring:
HireQuest does not discriminate on the basis of Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or other legally protected group status in making hiring or employment decisions.
We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, industries, and abilities to join our team. HireQuest is a global workforce solutions provider offering everything from on-demand staffing to executive recruiting through our core brands: HireQuest Direct, MRINetwork, Snelling, and TradeCorp. Recognized by SIA as one of the “Largest Staffing Firms” and “Fastest Growing Staffing Firms,” we take pride in building inclusive teams. To ensure every applicant has a positive experience, our hiring and interview process is designed to meet diverse needs. If you require a reasonable accommodation during your application or interview, please contact [email protected].