Yard Coordinator (Laverton)

Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers, Inc.; City of 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

• 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