Yard Coordinator / Driver

Location: Tavistock, ON

Type of Employment: Full-Time

Premier Equipment is a full-service John Deere dealership specializing in agriculture, lawn and commercial grounds care and compact construction equipment. With heritage dating back to the 1950s, our organization has grown through the decades bringing to life John Deere's commitment to customers of quality and innovation.

Premier proudly serves Southern Ontario with 9 locations (Alliston, Ayr, Elmira, Listowel, Ospringe, Tavistock, Smithville, Norwich and Stouffville), offering a robust parts inventory and over 90 technicians able to provide service and maintenance.

Our Purpose statement is “To be the best part of our customer’s day by improving their business and lifestyle.”

We appreciate that customers have many options when it comes to who they select to meet their equipment and service needs – be it for their business (farm, landscape or compact construction) or for their lifestyle (lawn, garden, home and workshop). When customers call on Premier Equipment it is because they have a problem or need they require assistance with – could be an equipment or technology need, or a repair or service need. Whatever the circumstance, we challenge our staff to be the “best part of our customer’s day” by effectively providing them with quality products and exceptional service to meet needs and make their business more productive or their tasks around their home or property more efficient or enjoyable.

We offer competitive wages, a competitive benefits package, RSP matching, Profit Share, along with many other perks. As an essential business, we offer secure employment with an engaging team atmosphere!

Responsibilities:

• Maintain and manage whole goods inventory with dealer inventory tracking system.
• Maintain an established lot plan and effectively communicate within the store, to ensure plan is followed.
• Responsible for all incoming/outgoing trucks/freight/equipment.
• Deliver all new equipment and bundles required to shop for pre-delivery.
• Maintain bundles, left over items, operator manuals, monitors etc. in an organized and clean manner.
• Maintain forklift through daily safety checks and general service.
• Effective yard maintenance through cutting grass, spraying weeds, yearly anti-freeze checks and grading drive ways as necessary.
• Pick-up and delivery of small agricultural, lawn & garden, landscaping and construction equipment primarily throughout Premier Equipment’s territories.
• Periodic collection and handling of Sales and Service invoices, contracts and payments directly with customers.
• Light maintenance duties within the Store and support duties of yard coordinator.
• Responsible for proper operation, maintenance and cleanliness of delivery truck and trailer. Ensuring all is in presentable condition.
• Demonstrating to customers how to operate the equipment upon delivery.
• Other duties as assigned by Store Manager.

Experience, Education, Skills and Knowledge:

• Highly organized, detail-oriented and a commitment to excellence.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to support and work within a team environment.
• Ability to maintain friendly and positive relations with customers and fellow employees.
• Good working knowledge of operating and driving equipment.
• Valid G driver’s license. Valid D driver’s license would be preferred.

At Premier Equipment, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible work environment, where all employees feel valued, respected and supported. We offer accommodation for applicants with disabilities as part of its recruitment process. If you are contacted to arrange for an interview, please advise us if you require an accommodation.