Yard Supervisor

Ritchie Bros.; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

RB Global is seeking a Yard Supervisor to lead a large, fast-paced team at a major branch. You will supervise daily operations, monitor lot inventory and infrastructure, and ensure vehicle preparation for auctions.

The role emphasizes safety training, SLA adherence, and customer service in a dynamic environment. Responsibilities include enforcing safety, maintaining facility presentation, and guiding staff through process improvements.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising large teams in a fast-paced yard.
• Basic automotive repair and mechanical knowledge required.
• Familiar with handheld PDA devices.
• Able to operate forklifts or loaders.
• Strong communication with customers and teams.
• Willing to travel up to 10% of time.
• Safety‑focused with compliance to policies.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain a safe work environment with training compliance.
• Keep facility presentable for day-to-day operations.
• Train staff to meet SLAs and client expectations.
• Promote vehicle enhancements to increase auction value.
• Monitor yard inventory and infrastructure; perform daily walks.
• Respond to customer inquiries promptly.
• Make personnel recommendations (salary, reviews, hiring).
• Duties may change based on business needs.
• Apply security and safety procedures to protect assets.
• Use PPE as required.
• Recognize unsafe situations and address incidents.
• Follow regulations on hazardous materials.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Automotive repair

Mechanical knowledge

PDA proficiency

Forklift operation

Customer interaction

Supervisory experience

Safety compliance

Stamina/physical

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Job description

About Us

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 can enroll in the 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.

Job Description

The Yard Supervisor is responsible for supervising a large team of employees (large volume branch), monitoring lot inventory/infrastructure, preparing and preserving vehicles, ensuring that the lot is properly set up in preparation for auctions, and maintaining inventory of vehicles/parts.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for creating and maintaining a safe work environment that includes but is not limited to ensuring all safety policies and procedures are followed and guaranteeing staff compliance for all training initiatives and deadlines. Focused on fostering a work environment where safety is a top priority with the team.
• Ensure that the facility is maintained in a presentable fashion for day‑to‑day operations.
• Actively monitor and train staff to ensure their core duties are being carried out in a timely and efficient manner, which helps safeguard that the SLA agreements and client expectations are met.
• Actively educate the staff and promote vehicle enhancements (e.g., shrink wrapping, steam cleaning, proper cleaning, detailing when needed). By doing so will enhance the value of a vehicle at auction and drive profitability at the locations.
• Monitor lot inventory and infrastructure. Specifically, daily yard and fence walks are routinely performed to maintain inventory of vehicles and parts, helping prevent loss (e.g., holes in fence, inventory missing or vehicles out of place).
• Respond to customer inquiries in a timely manner such as missing personal belongings, verifying vehicle damage/condition, lot location of vehicles, maintaining a customer‑centric focus and all other inquiries as needed.
• Recommend or perform personnel actions such as salary increases, performance reviews, hiring, and disciplinary action.
• Duties are subject to change based on business needs.
• Apply appropriate use of security, maintenance, and safety procedures to protect company and customer assets.
• Use appropriate personal protective equipment (e.g., safety gloves, safety glasses).
• Recognize potentially unsafe situations and respond appropriately to avoid accidents and address incidents when they occur.
• Follow industry‑specific regulations related to the handling of hazardous materials.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Basic automotive repair; general mechanical knowledge of vehicles.
• Proficiency with handheld PDA.
• Basic operation of a forklift or loader.
• Capable of interacting effectively and supportively with customers and teams.
• Must be able to perform activities that involve stooping, bending, standing, and walking for reasonable periods.
• Must remain alert to potential hazards associated with heavy equipment and other vehicles operated in the work area.
• Strong supervisory experience.
• Positive attitude.
• Professional and clean appearance.
• Able to communicate effectively with team and customers.
• Work both indoors and outdoors year‑round, and climb on and off large equipment and trucks.
• Travel requirement 10% of time.