Yard/Grounds Crew (Labor and Operator)
American Equipment LLCFarmington, NJ
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Job Description
Work the way you want. With leadership that trusts you, benefits that benefit you, and teammates who pull together and get stuff done.
We equip and support the people who build roads, commercial/residential developments, and critical infrastructure that keep our communities running. In addition, we equip and support local farms, homeowners, and landscapers with the tractors, mowers, parts, and service that keep their operations running strong. We hire people we can trust, then give them room to work, back them with training, and reward them with strong benefits, raises, and bonuses. We're continuing to grow and adding to our team. You'll be an essential part of keeping our yard operations running smoothly and be the welcoming face our customers see when they arrive.
What You'll Get To Do
Monday - Friday (some weekends as needed). Start and end times can fluctuate based on workload, but typical times are 7:00 am - 4/5:00 pm.
What's In It For You
Workplace Culture & Management Style
We equip and support the people who build roads, commercial/residential developments, and critical infrastructure that keep our communities running. In addition, we equip and support local farms, homeowners, and landscapers with the tractors, mowers, parts, and service that keep their operations running strong. We hire people we can trust, then give them room to work, back them with training, and reward them with strong benefits, raises, and bonuses. We're continuing to grow and adding to our team. You'll be an essential part of keeping our yard operations running smoothly and be the welcoming face our customers see when they arrive.
What You'll Get To Do
- Be the first point of contact with customers and vendors, greeting everyone who enters the lot and directing them where they need to go with a can-do attitude that exceeds expectations.
- Handle rental returns efficiently, checking in equipment and labeling according to needs (wash, repair, ready to go) to keep operations flowing smoothly.
- Inspect equipment for damage and missing parts, completing thorough rental inspections for each return to maintain our high standards.
- Ensure a safe work environment for customers and coworkers, following all safety guidelines while keeping the yard organized and secure.
- Jump in to help wherever needed - we're looking for someone willing to pitch in beyond their job description when the team needs it.
- You have prior work experience in the construction field and basic knowledge of how heavy equipment functions and operates.
- You're customer-focused and service-driven with excellent customer service skills and a passion for helping people.
- You can work independently and as part of a team, multitasking in a fast-paced, highly demanding environment.
- You take pride in keeping things safe, accurate, and built to last, but don't take yourself too seriously.
- You've got a valid driver's license and can handle the physical demands of an active outdoor job.
- Experience with equipment repair and maintenance.
Monday - Friday (some weekends as needed). Start and end times can fluctuate based on workload, but typical times are 7:00 am - 4/5:00 pm.
What's In It For You
Workplace Culture & Management Style
- No micromanagement. Just clear expectations, trust, and backup when you need it.
- Open-door leadership from your manager to the owner.
- People who've got your back and won't let you fail.
- We don't take ourselves too seriously. You'll find room for a laugh, whether it's in the shop or at a company event.
- Company donations and support for causes employees care about.
- Schedule flexibility to support personal commitments when possible.
- Opportunities for growth across a wide range of equipment and customers.
- Support for ongoing training, education, certifications, and development.
- Yearly raises and bonuses for cost-of-living and merit.
- 401K plan with discretionary matching contributions (typically 50-100% match up to 6%).
- 100% company-paid single medical plan (employee pays for dependents) with $50 per week contribution to HSA for high-deductible medical plan participants.
- Low-cost dental & vision insurance.
- $50,000 life insurance, AD&D, and LTD fully covered by the company starting day one.
- Paid uniforms and annual tool and boot allowance.
- Vacation for full-time employees:
- 1 week after 1 year
- 2 weeks after 2 years
- 3 weeks after 5 years
- 40 hours paid sick leave and 7 holidays
- Facility expansion in spring 2026 to support our growth
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