How to hire a yard manager

How to hire a yard manager, step by step

Here's a step-by-step yard manager hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a yard manager job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new yard manager
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the yard manager you need to hire. Certain yard manager roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

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   A yard manager's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, yard managers from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   Here's a comparison of yard manager salaries for various roles:

   Type of Yard Manager	Description	Hourly rate
   Yard Manager		$13-41
   Receiving Supervisor	A receiving supervisor manages and directs the activities of teams receiving and handling deliveries and items. Receiving supervisors coordinate and support the operations in their department... Show more	$13-23
   Shipping Supervisor	A shipping supervisor is responsible for monitoring the goods and services, ensuring its quality and quantity before packaging and shipment processing to avoid delays and possible client complaints. Shipping supervisors manage the shipment schedule, including verification of the location and determining correct charges... Show more	$16-31

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Customer Service
   • Equipment Maintenance
   • Cash Handling
   • Yard Inventory
   • Inventory Management
   • Bank Deposits
   • Logistics
   • Delivery Truck
   • CDL
   • Customer Orders
   • Yard Operations
   • Load Trucks
   • Cycle Counts
   • General Maintenance

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage all administrative duties including payroll and ordering supplies.
   • Obtain, update, and communicate all Medicare rate changes to each level of management.
   • Reconcile payment discrepancies from Medicare and Medicaid
   • Metal building fabrication CDL driving over the road
   • Remain proficient in EPA and OSHA regulations.
   • Deliver and escort product with non cdl vehicles.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your yard manager job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A yard manager salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, yard managers' average salary in wyoming is 47% less than in new york.
   • Seniority. Entry-level yard managers earn 67% less than senior-level yard managers.
   • Certifications. A yard manager with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a yard manager's salary.

   Average yard manager salary

   $50,981yearly

   $24.51 hourly rate

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   Entry-level yard manager salary

   $29,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 13, 2025

   Average yard manager salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	New York	$67,315	$32
   2	New Jersey	$61,345	$29
   3	Maryland	$56,972	$27
   4	California	$55,601	$27
   5	Nevada	$54,765	$26
   6	Michigan	$53,773	$26
   7	Texas	$53,094	$26
   8	Minnesota	$49,618	$24
   9	Washington	$47,609	$23
   10	Iowa	$47,557	$23
   11	Kentucky	$47,391	$23
   12	Illinois	$46,181	$22
   13	Indiana	$45,920	$22
   14	Georgia	$45,452	$22
   15	Alabama	$43,486	$21
   16	Mississippi	$43,368	$21
   17	North Dakota	$42,404	$20
   18	Colorado	$39,130	$19
   19	Montana	$37,467	$18

   Average yard manager salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Baker Hughes	$117,397	$56.44
   2	Alliant Energy	$92,169	$44.31
   3	Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers	$78,365	$37.68	43
   4	GPAC	$75,127	$36.12
   5	Kiewit	$65,450	$31.47
   6	American Fence	$53,217	$25.59
   7	Steel Dynamics	$51,738	$24.87	2
   8	Dunn&Co	$51,568	$24.79	3
   9	Latham Pool	$48,245	$23.19
   10	Ryder System	$48,227	$23.19	13
   11	UFP Industries	$47,448	$22.81	2
   12	Weyerhaeuser International, Inc	$47,220	$22.70
   13	Gypsum Management and Supply	$46,271	$22.25
   14	Crestone Capital	$46,062	$22.15
   15	Master Halco	$45,761	$22.00
   16	Installed Building Products	$45,459	$21.86
   17	National Salvage & Service	$43,205	$20.77
   18	AKA	$43,163	$20.75
   19	Palmer Johnson Yachts	$42,883	$20.62
   20	Prinsco Canada Inc	$42,354	$20.36

4. Writing a yard manager job description

   A yard manager job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a yard manager job description:

   Yard manager job description example

   Vadnais Trenchless Services is searching for an Equipment and Maintenance Yard Manager in the Corona, CA area.
   Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities:
   
   Manages Company's Equipment and Maintenance Operations
   Models and Reinforces Safety as a Top Priority of the Organization
   Supervises Maintenance & Repair of Equipment
   Ensures the Ready Status of Idle Equipment
   Manages the Inbound & Outbound Inspection Process
   Schedules and Prioritizes Equipment Repairs and Maintenance
   Establishes Productivity Goals and Tracks Progress of the Work
   Maintains a Positive Working Relationship with Other Divisions of the Company
   Establishes & Monitors Preventative Maintenance and Service Schedules on Equipment
   Develops and Maintains Files on all Equipment for Historical Data
   Assists Superintendent / Project Manager with Procurement of Equipment, and Sourcing of Repairs, Spare Parts and Supplies
   Responsible for all Dispatch / Trucking Requirements
   Strives for Innovation and Results
   Manages Yard Personnel as Assigned
   Reviews, Verifies and Approves Maintenance Mechanics Timesheets on a Daily Basis
   
   Basic Qualifications:
   
   High School/Trade School Graduate or Equivalent Training.
   Basic Management Skills.
   OSHA10 and First Aid & CPR Certified.
   Excellent Interpersonal Communication Skills.
   Basic Knowledge and Use of Computer Software (email, spreadsheets, etc.).
   
   Preferred Qualifications:
   
   3-5 years' experience with managing and operating tools, equipment and warehouse.
   
   Company Overview:
   
   Vadnais Trenchless Services, Inc. is a General Engineering Contractor that has been in operation for over 50 years. Vadnais Trenchless is a well-established contractor specializing in micro tunneling, deep concrete caisson shaft construction, and steel pipe liners. We pride ourselves in being able to provide the required expertise and equipment to meet all of our client's trenchless needs.
   
   EEO Statement:
   
   We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
   
   Third Party Agency Notice:
   
   Primoris will not accept any unsolicited resumes from any third-party recruiting agencies either domestic or international. Primoris nor its subsidiaries will be responsible for any fees from the use of any unsolicited resumes either through our ATS or via electronic mail systems from any agency representative or agency consultant unless your firm is an approved vendor partner with a current executed agreement.
   
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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right yard manager for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your yard manager job on Zippia to find and recruit yard manager candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting yard managers requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new yard manager

   Once you have selected a candidate for the yard manager position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new yard manager. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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