YARD ATTENDANT at Carter Machinery – Abingdon, Maryland

Carter Machinery
Location: Abingdon, MD 21009, USA
Category: Sales Support
Posted Date: February 23, 2026
Requisition_Number: YARDA006186
Schedule: Full Time

EOE Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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Carter Machinery Company, the authorized Caterpillar dealer serving Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, Delaware and Washington D.C. is hiring a Yard Attendant in Edgewood, Maryland. The Yard Attendant is responsible for loading, unloading, receiving/releasing new/customer equipment and attachments, maintaining the equipment yard for easy access; directing the delivery of new equipment, returns. Additional responsibilities include maintaining the grounds of the service facility. Seeking candidates with previous experience operating construction equipment and forklift; High school diploma or GED, preferred.

Requirements for the Yard Attendant position include:

• Must have the ability to operate heavy equipment in a safe manner.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Must be self-directed, organized and be able to interact with coworkers and train new yard attendants.
• Must be able to multi-task.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with ability to prioritize tasks with competing demands.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Must be able to work additional hours to meet business and customer needs.
• Must have an excellent driving record.
• Promote a positive customer experience.
• Uphold the Core Values of Integrity, Commitment, Excellence and Teamwork by embracing The Carter Way.

Physical requirements must be met for the Yard Attendant job, including regularly being required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Additional duties may be assigned.

Starting Compensation Range: $22.09 – $27.29 per hour

Actual base pay may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, education, geographic location, and other business needs. In addition to base pay, total compensation may include participation in performance-based incentive programs, such as discretionary or non-discretionary plans.

Competitive Compensation and Benefits:

• Health, dental and vision insurance.
• Paid time off.
• 401(k), $0.75 to $1.25 match up to 6%.
• Life and disability insurance.
• In-house training instructors/programs.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee referral bonus program.
• Discounts: cellular phone service, computers, tooling, cars and trucks.
• Opportunities for overtime.
• Shift differential (if applicable).

Carter Machinery Co. Inc. is an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals – including minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities, or any other characteristic protected by law – are encouraged to apply.

Carter Machinery is a drug-free workplace.