Yard Supervisor

Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers, Inc.; Texas; Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

RB Global is seeking a Yard Supervisor at our Dale, TX site to lead a large team, manage lot inventory and ensure vehicles and parts are prepared for auctions. The role emphasizes safety, efficiency, and customer service in a dynamic, on-site environment.

You will monitor operations, train staff, and implement enhancements to maximize vehicle value and auction profitability while maintaining compliance with safety standards. Travel is limited to approximately 10%.

Qualifications

• Basic automotive repair and general mechanical knowledge of vehicles.
• Proficiency with handheld PDA for inventory and workflow updates.
• Experience supervising a large team in a busy yard or shop environment.
• Ability to operate a forklift or loader.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain a safe work environment with adherence to safety policies.
• Keep the facility presentable for day-to-day operations.
• Train staff to perform duties efficiently and meet SLAs and client expectations.
• Encourage vehicle enhancements to improve auction value and profitability.
• Monitor yard inventory and infrastructure; conduct daily walks to prevent loss.
• Respond to customer inquiries promptly and accurately.
• Make personnel recommendations including hiring, performance reviews and disciplinary actions.

Skills

Basic automotive repair

General mechanical knowledge

Proficiency with handheld PDA

Forklift / loader operation

Strong supervisory experience

Effective communication

Tools

Handheld PDA

Job description

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.

Job Description

The Yard Supervisor is responsible for supervising a large team of employees (large volume branch), monitoring lot inventory/infrastructure, preparing/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 not limited to ensuring all safety policies and procedures are followed and guarantee 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 safeguards that the SLA agreements and clientele expectations are meet.
• Actively educate the staff and promote vehicle enhancements (i.e. shrink wrapping, steam cleaning, proper cleaning, detailing when needed). By doing so will enhance the value of a vehicle at auction and drives profitability at the locations.
• Monitoring lot inventory and infrastructure. Specifically, daily yard and fence walks are routinely being done which aids in maintaining inventory of vehicles and parts. This will help in the prevention of loss (i.e., holes in fence, inventory missing or vehicles out of place).
• Responding to customer inquiries in a timely manner such as missing personal belongings, verifying vehicle damage/condition, lot location of vehicles maintaining that 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.
• 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.
• 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 & towers.
• 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 their work area.
• Strong supervisory experience
• 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

Job Info

• Job Identification 11106
• Locations 2191 Highway 21 W, Dale, TX, 78616, US (On-site)