Senior Yard Attendant

Ritchie Bros.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Ritchie Bros. in Houston seeks a Senior Yard Staff to assist with inspection, check-in, cleaning, and preparation of vehicles for auction. The role requires safe operation of vehicles and basic forklift handling, with a focus on customer service and teamwork.

You will participate in weekly/biweekly auctions, maintain records, and ensure compliance with safety regulations. Training in forklift operation is available where needed.

Qualifications

• 2-3 year related experience.
• Experience in the equipment rental or construction industry and/or related field preferred.
• Forklift operation experience is a plus.
• Basic automotive repair skills.
• Proficiency with handheld PDA.

Responsibilities

• Vehicle check-in and recordkeeping for incoming vehicles.
• Detailing vehicles to maximize auction value.
• Safely move vehicles around the facility and participate in drive-through auctions.
• Prepare vehicles with numbers and setup for weekly/biweekly auctions.
• Assist visitors and direct them to the right staff.
• Operate forklift/loader when required.
• Follow safety and environmental rules and company policies.
• Read and adhere to safety rules and maintenance instructions.
• Stay alert to hazards around heavy equipment.
• Strive to meet daily, weekly and monthly goals.
• Willing to learn forklift operation.

Skills

Customer interaction

Teamwork

Mechanical knowledge

Safety awareness

Forklift operation

Tools

Handheld PDA

Job description

About Us

IAA Holdings, LLC (IAA) a Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers company (NYSE: RBA) and (TSX: RBA) is a trusted global marketplace for insights, services, and transaction solutions for commercial assets and vehicles. Leveraging leading-edge technology and focusing on innovation, IAA’s unique platform facilitates the marketing and sale of total-loss, damaged and low-value vehicles. IAA serves a global buyer base – located throughout over 170 countries – and a full spectrum of sellers, including insurers, dealerships, fleet lease and rental car companies, and charitable organizations. Buyers have access to multiple digital bidding and buying channels, innovative vehicle merchandising, and efficient evaluation services, enhancing the overall purchasing experience. IAA offers sellers a comprehensive suite of services aimed at maximizing vehicle value, reducing administrative costs, shortening selling cycle time and delivering the highest economic returns.

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.

About The Team

About the team - Yard Operations

Job Description

The Senior Yard Staff 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

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