Auction Yard Coordinator: Vehicle Prep & Operations

Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers, Inc.; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers, Inc. is seeking a Yard Coordinator to assist with inspection and processing of incoming vehicles at the Melbourne branch. You will contribute to vehicle check-in, surface cleaning, and preparation for auctions, ensuring smooth operations and customer service.

The role requires physical work outdoors, basic forklift use, and adherence to safety rules while supporting a team during weekly and biweekly auctions.

Qualifications

• 2-3 year related experience in equipment rental or construction preferred.
• Experience operating a forklift is a plus.
• Proficiency with handheld PDA devices.

Responsibilities

• Vehicle check-in by recording and filing information on incoming vehicles assigned to the facility.
• Detail (thoroughly clean) vehicles to improve appearance for auction value.
• Operate passenger vehicles safely to move them around the facility and for drive-through auctions.
• Numbering, preparation and setup for weekly/biweekly auction.
• Retrieve keys, license plates and other items and store them properly.
• Assist visitors by guiding them or directing to the right person.
• Perform basic forklift/loader operation.
• Follow company policies and safety/environmental rules.

Skills

Forklift operation

Teamwork

Customer interaction

Safety awareness

Tools

Handheld PDA

Job description

• The Yard Coordinator is responsible for assisting with inspection of incoming vehicles at assigned Branch location. Responsibilities include vehicle check-in, digital imaging, vehicle clean-up and preservation, auction numbering/preparation, and responding to customer needs
  
  

Job Description

• The Yard Coordinator is responsible for assisting with inspection of incoming vehicles at assigned Branch location. Responsibilities include vehicle check-in, digital imaging, vehicle clean-up and preservation, auction numbering/preparation, and responding to customer needs
  
  

Responsibilities

• Vehicle check-in by recording and filing information on incoming vehicles being assigned to the facility
• Detail (thoroughly clean) vehicles to improve their appearance for purposes of enhancing their value at auction
• Operate passenger vehicles in a safe manner for the purposes of moving the vehicles around the facility and/or participating in drive-through auctions
• Numbering, preparation and set up for weekly/biweekly auction
• Recover keys, license plates, and other information or objects from vehicles at the facility and store them in the appropriate locations at the branch
• Assist visitors by providing appropriate guidance and/or directing them to the appropriate person for additional assistance
• Perform basic forklift/loader operation
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures
• Reads and understands documents, such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and other procedural documents, and ensures adherence to applicable safety and environmental rules in order to provide a safe business for customers and employees
• Remain alert to potential hazards associated with heavy equipment and other vehicles operated in assigned work area
• Meets key performance metrics, including daily, weekly, and monthly goals
• Must be willing to learn how to operate a forklift (may not be required in certain facilities)
• Capable of interacting effectively and supportively with customers & towers
• Capable of performing and/or assisting with light maintenance of vehicles
• Must be able to perform activities that involve stooping, bending, standing, and walking for reasonable periods of time
• Ability to work in varying climates, weather conditions, and walking surfaces, inside and outside
• General mechanical knowledge of makes and models of vehicles required
• Ability to function well as part of a team
• *Valid driver’s license & ability to operate vehicles (may not be required in certain facilities)
• Ability to apply appropriate use of security, maintenance, and safety procedures to protect Company and customer assets
• Ability to apply appropriate use of personal protective equipment (i.e., safety gloves, safety glasses)
• Ability to avoid accidents by recognizing potentially unsafe situations and responding appropriately when accidents occur
• Ability to follow appropriate industry specific regulations related to the handling of hazardous materials
• Acts as a role model and coaches, mentors, and manages a team of accounting specialist in the execution of department and company goals (non-people management)
• Duties are subject to change, based on business needs
• Flexible and willing to perform other tasks as assigned
  
  

Qualifications

• 2-3 year related Experience
• Experience in the equipment rental or construction industry and/or related field preferred
• Previous forklift operating experience is a plus
• Basic automotive repair skills
• Proficiency with handheld PDA
• Must be willing to learn how to operate a forklift
• Capable of interacting effectively and supportively with customers & towers
• Capable of performing and/or assisting with light maintenance of vehicles
• Must be able to perform activities that involve stooping, bending, standing, and walking for reasonable periods of time
• General mechanical knowledge of makes and models of vehicles required
• Ability to function well as part of a team
• Work both indoors and outdoors year-round, and climb on and off large equipment and trucks