Yard Coordinator

RB Global; Sydney; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

RB Global, Inc. in Sydney is seeking a Yard Coordinator to support vehicle intake, imaging, cleaning, and auction preparation. You will manage check-in, document vehicle information, move cars around the yard, assist customers and staff, and help with light maintenance while following safety rules.

We require 2–3 years of related experience, forklift exposure, and the ability to work outdoors in varying conditions. This hands-on role emphasizes teamwork and adherence to procedures.

Qualifications

• 2-3 year related experience required.
• Experience in equipment rental or construction preferred.
• Forklift operation experience is a plus.
• Proficiency with handheld PDA.
• Willingness to learn forklift operations.
• Capable of interacting effectively with customers & towers.
• Capable of light vehicle maintenance.
• Must perform activities involving stooping, bending, standing and walking.

Responsibilities

• Check-in incoming vehicles and record information.
• Detail and clean vehicles to improve auction value.
• Operate vehicles safely within facility and during drive-through auctions.
• Prepare and set up for weekly/biweekly auctions.
• Recover keys, license plates and other items and store securely.
• Assist visitors and direct them to the appropriate person.
• Perform basic forklift/loader operations as needed.
• Adhere to all safety and environmental rules.
• Meet daily, weekly and monthly performance goals.

Skills

Customer interaction

Team player

Safety awareness

General mechanical knowledge

PDA proficiency

Education

2-3 year related experience

Tools

Forklift operation

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.

• 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.
• 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