Assistant Yard Manager

RB Global Inc.; Humble, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

RB Global Inc. seeks an Assistant Yard Manager to assist the Yard Manager in keeping the main auction site and off-site locations running smoothly and safely. You will coordinate site prep, manage yard layout, and ensure equipment is sale-ready while supervising yard staff.

You should bring EH&S experience, mechanical aptitude, and strong procurement, budgeting, and organizational skills. The role emphasizes safety, compliance, and effective communication via radio, phone, and computer tools.

Qualifications

• EH&S experience required.
• Mechanical aptitude and experience with industrial equipment.
• Experience in equipment repair/refurbishment and procurement.
• Inventory management and cost-control abilities.
• Proven supervisory experience of diverse teams.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate site prep, auction ramps and loading ramps.
• Oversee yard layout and equipment lineup; ensure safety.
• Ensure compliance with RB Global standards and regulations.
• Plan refurbishing schedules and manage related costs.
• Liaise with subcontractors and ensure sale-ready equipment.
• Arrange yard signs and ensure attachments removal.
• Supervise yard staff and casual sale day workers.
• Maintain health, safety and environmental policy compliance.

Skills

EH&S experience

Mechanical aptitude

Equipment repair & refurbishment

Inventory management

Part sourcing & procurement

Supervising multi-disciplinary teams

Industrial/agricultural equipment know

Cost management & business basics

Organizational & time management

Customer service

Strong communication skills

Proficient computer skills

Tools

2-way radio

Cell phone

Computer/software proficiency

Job description

Description

The major responsibility of the Assistant Yard Managers is to assist the Yard Manager in ensuring that the main auction site and off-site locations run smoothly and safely.

Qualifications

• EH&S experience.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Equipment Repair & Refurbishment experience.
• Inventory management.
• Part sourcing & procurement (negotiation skills).
• Previous experience managing or supervising multi-disciplinary teams.
• Experience with industrial and / or agricultural equipment, trucks and trailers.
• Previous cost management experience, and a background in business fundamentals and business financial knowledge is preferred.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Proven experience providing excellent customer service to customers and colleagues.
• Strong computer skills, including the ability to learn new programs.
• Top-notch written and verbal communication skills (on this job your most valuable tools will be the 2-way radio, a cell phone and a computer).
• Able to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment

Responsibilities

• Responsible for coordinating site preparation, auction ramp and loading ramp.
• Overseas the yard layout and equipment line up .
• Ensures the sale site is safe and up to Ritchie Brothers standards.
• Ensure adherence to environmental regulations of the sale location.
• Responsible for planning the refurbishing schedule and budget; control purchase orders and cost sheets.
• Liaise with subcontractors.
• Ensure equipment is in sale-ready condition.
• Arrange directional, parking and yard signs.
• Ensure proper attachment removal.
• Ensure equipment has fuel, oil and anti-freeze.
• Organize yard supplies per check list.
• Responsible for daily Supervision of operators and yard staff including scheduling of day of sale casual staff.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with all corporate and legislated health and safety and environmental policies, regulations and laws.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Employer

RB Global (NYSE: RBA) (TSX: RBA) is a leading, omnichannel marketplace that provides value-added insights, services and transaction solutions for buyers and sellers of commercial assets and vehicles worldwide. Through its auction sites in 13 countries and digital platform, RB Global serves customers in more than 170 countries across a variety of asset classes, including automotive, commercial transportation, construction, government surplus, lifting and material handling, energy, mining and agriculture.

The company’s marketplace brands include Ritchie Bros., the world’s largest auctioneer of commercial assets and vehicles offering online bidding, and IAA, a leading global digital marketplace connecting vehicle buyers and sellers. RB Global’s portfolio of brands also includes Rouse Services, which provides a complete end-to-end asset management, data-driven intelligence and performance benchmarking system; SmartEquip, an innovative technology platform that supports customers’ management of the equipment lifecycle and integrates parts procurement with both OEMs and dealers; Xcira, a leader in live simulcast auction technologies; and Veritread, an online marketplace for heavy haul transport.

RB Global full-time employees are offered medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurances. Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan and RB Global will match 100% for the first 4% contributed. Employees will also receive 15 days of PTO each year.

Recruiting Organization

We conduct hundreds of live auctions each year around the world. It takes a hardworking team of energetic people in a wide variety of full-time and part-time roles to conduct a successful multi-million dollar auction – from equipment inspectors, yard managers and operators to administrative staff and customer service representatives.

EEO Information

Ritchie Bros. is an equal opportunity employer and ensures nondiscrimination in all activities in accordance with all applicable laws. This position is open to all qualified applicants who are legally entitled to work in the country in which this job is located. Candidate selection is made by Talent Acquisition. Only electronic applications can be accepted.