Service Support at Vermeer Southeast – Birmingham, Alabama

About Vermeer Southeast

Vermeer Southeast Sales & Service, Inc, founded in 1967 is a heavy equipment sales and services dealer with locations in Florida, Georgia, and Alabama.

About the role

The Yard Support Technician is responsible for supporting the Service Department through yard organization, equipment movement, and shop assistance. This is a hands on, physically active position that works primarily outdoors and involves frequent forklift operation and movement of heavy equipment.

What you'll do

• Operate a forklift approximately 50% of the workday to move, stage, and organize equipment.
• Consistently move, reposition, and reorganize heavy equipment within the yard and service areas.
• Unload incoming equipment and materials and transport to appropriate areas.
• Maintain organization and proper staging of equipment for service and delivery.
• Keep service bays, driveways, and yard areas clear and accessible at all times.
• Clean equipment and vehicles as needed.
• Maintain clean, orderly, and secure grounds, yard, shop, and customer parking areas.
• Follow all department safety practices and equipment handling procedures.

• Assist with equipment pre-delivery preparation and basic service tasks.
• Support service technicians with equipment setup and movement.
• Assist shipping and receiving as needed.
• Perform general labor tasks in support of service operations.

• Spend approximately 75% of the workday working outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Regularly lift, move, push, and maneuver heavy equipment and materials.
• Perform physically demanding tasks throughout the shift.

• Assist with equipment pre-delivery preparation and basic service tasks.
• Support service technicians with equipment setup and movement.
• Assist shipping and receiving as needed.
• Perform general labor tasks in support of service operations.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Graduation from high school or GED equivalent.
• Previous Industry experience desired.
• Forklift driving experience.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to understand, read and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Must be able to multi-task and be detailed orientated with demonstrated follow through and organizational skills.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License.
• Knowledge of machines and equipment.
• Working knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions common to equipment

Benefits offered

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - Certified Employee-Owned
• Paid Training
• Health insurance
• Dental and Vision plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Company Paid Telehealth Program - MediOrbis
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Paid Holidays & Vacation
• Others

We are a Drug Free Workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer