Lead Yard Staff

RBGlobal•Milwaukee, WI

23d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead 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 Often function as lead yard person for the branch, advising other yard Operate passenger vehicles in a safe manner for the purposes of moving the vehicles around the facility and/or participating in drive-through auctions. Operate difficult heavy equipment (front-end loader) 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. Assist in monitoring lot inventory and prepare yard for auctions personnel. Inventory vehicles/parts and creates sales lists. Adept at troubleshooting, starting vehicles and increasing vehicle profitability at auction. Vehicle check-in by recording and filing information on vehicles being assigned to the facility. 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. Ensures team members follow processes and procedures set by the company and management Flexible and willing to perform other tasks as assigned

Requirements

3-4 years related experience
Experience in the equipment rental or construction industry and/or related field.
Previous forklift operating experience and loader certified
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.
This position involves primarily outdoor work in all types of weather.
General mechanical knowledge of makes and models of vehicles required.
Ability to function well as part of a team.
Must remain alert to potential hazards associated with heavy equipment and other vehicles operated in their work area
Work evenings, nights, and/or weekends, as necessary
Work both indoors and outdoors year-round, and climb on and off large equipment and trucks

Responsibilities

Assist with inspection of incoming vehicles
Vehicle check-in
Digital imaging
Vehicle clean-up and preservation
Auction numbering/preparation
Responding to customer needs
Function as lead yard person for the branch, advising other yard
Operate passenger vehicles
Operate difficult heavy equipment (front-end loader)
Recover keys, license plates, and other information or objects from vehicles
Assist visitors
Assist in monitoring lot inventory and prepare yard for auctions personnel
Inventory vehicles/parts and creates sales lists
Troubleshooting, starting vehicles and increasing vehicle profitability at auction
Apply appropriate use of security, maintenance, and safety procedures
Apply appropriate use of personal protective equipment
Avoid accidents by recognizing potentially unsafe situations
Follow appropriate industry specific regulations related to the handling of hazardous materials
Ensures team members follow processes and procedures set by the company and management
Perform other tasks as assigned