Yard Attendant

Ritchie Bros.; Loganville (GA); On-site; USD 19,286 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

IAA, an RB Global company, seeks a Yard Attendant to join the team at our facility. This frontline role involves outdoor work in various weather conditions, with responsibilities including vehicle check-in, detailing, and safe vehicle movement.

You will learn to operate forklifts and loaders while maintaining high safety standards. The position requires a high school diploma, a valid driver's license, and the ability to handle physical demands.

Qualifications

• All candidates must have a high school diploma (or equivalent).
• Candidates must possess a valid driver’s license and be eligible to operate a motor vehicle as required for job duties.
• There are physical demands of this role; this is not a desk job.
• An upbeat demeanor to ensure every customer interaction is positive is required. If you know about cars or have mechanical knowledge, you’ll fit in well.
• Teamwork is essential to our success.

Responsibilities

• Vehicle check-in by recording and filing information for vehicles at the facility.
• Detail and clean vehicles to improve appearance and auction value; training provided.
• Operate passenger vehicles safely to move them around the facility or participate in drive-through auctions.
• Recover keys, license plates, and other items from vehicles and store them properly.
• Assist visitors with guidance and direct them to the appropriate contact for help.
• Training and development in forklift and loader operation.

Skills

Driver's license

Teamwork

Detail-oriented

Safety-conscious

Education

High school diploma

Job description

About Us

IAA Holdings, LLC (IAA) 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

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.

Job Description

IAA, an RB Global, Inc. company is seeking a Yard Attendant to join our team

At IAA, our Yard Attendants enjoy working in the elements. They are detail-oriented but quick on their feet and often have a passion for cars. While Yard Attendants always focus on safety first, they understand the importance of a quick and smooth operation.

As the frontline of IAA, this critical role enjoys learning new ways to use technology and being at the forefront of the auction industry in all our tools and resources

Responsibilities

A day in the life:

• Vehicle check-in by recording and filing information on vehicles assigned to the facility
• Detail (thoroughly clean) vehicles to improve their appearance and enhance their value at auction, training provided
• Operate passenger vehicles in a safe manner, moving the vehicles around the facility and/or participating in drive-through auctions
• 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 advising them to the appropriate person for additional assistance
• Train and develop on the job in forklift and loader operation

Qualifications

First, let us double-check:

All candidates must have a high school diploma (or equivalent).

There are physical demands of this role, so please read them carefully and understand that this is no desk job.

An upbeat demeanor to ensure every customer interaction is positive is a must! If you know about cars, or have general mechanical knowledge, you'll fit in great. Teamwork is incredibly important to our success!

Candidates must possess a valid driver's license and be eligible to operate a motor vehicle as required for job duties.

While it is not required, it would be great if you have:

Candidates with basic automotive repair skills or experience in the rental or construction area have found this role to be an exceptionally great fit. Experience in the equipment rental or construction industry and/or related field preferred.

Physical Demand Highlights

• 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
• Ability to constantly lift, carry, push, or pull up to 20 lbs.
• Ability to frequently lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull over 100 lbs.
• Ability to constantly reach outward, handle and finger objects, stand, walk, and sit
• Ability to frequently bend, squat, kneel, twist, turn, climb, and crawl
• This position involves primarily outdoor work in all types of weather
• Must remain alert to potential hazards associated with heavy equipment and other vehicles operated in their work area

Working Conditions

• This position involves primarily outdoor work in all types of weather
• Must remain alert to potential hazards associated with heavy equipment and other vehicles operated in their work area.