Yard Coordinator

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

Job summary

Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers, Inc. is seeking a Yard Coordinator at our New South Wales branch. You will assist with inspection of incoming vehicles, perform detailed cleaning, check-in records, and help prepare units for weekly auctions while prioritizing safety and customer service.

The role requires basic mechanical knowledge, forklift familiarity, and the ability to work outdoors and indoors across varying conditions. A valid license and team-oriented mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• 2-3 year related experience
• Experience in the equipment rental or construction industry preferred
• Forklift experience a plus
• Basic automotive repair skills
• Proficiency with handheld PDA
• Willingness to learn forklift operation
• Capable of interacting effectively with customers and towers
• Capable of light vehicle maintenance
• Able to stand, bend, and walk for reasonable periods
• General mechanical knowledge of vehicle makes/models
• Teamwork ability
• Willing to work indoors and outdoors year-round

Responsibilities

• Vehicle check-in by recording and filing information for incoming vehicles
• Detail and thoroughly clean vehicles to improve their auction value
• Safely operate passenger vehicles to move them around the facility
• Prepare and set up for weekly/biweekly auctions
• Recover keys and license plates and store them properly
• Assist visitors with guidance and directions
• Perform basic forklift/loader operations as needed
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures
• Read and follow safety and maintenance documents to ensure a safe environment
• Stay alert to hazards when operating heavy equipment
• Meet daily, weekly, and monthly performance goals
• Be willing to learn forklift operation where required
• Interact effectively with customers and towers
• Assist with light vehicle maintenance
• Wear appropriate PPE and safety gear
• Follow regulations for hazardous materials handling
• Duties subject to change based on business needs
• Flexible to perform other tasks as assigned

Skills

Forklift operation

Customer service

Mechanical knowledge

Teamwork

Driving license

Safety awareness

Outdoor/indoor versatility

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.

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