Manager, Yard I

RBGlobal•Phoenix, AZ

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Yard Manager is responsible for supervising a team of employees, 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.

Requirements

Must have a valid Driver’s License
Experience in the equipment rental or construction industry and/or related field preferred
General mechanical knowledge of vehicle makes/models
Positive attitude
Ability to work independently
Excellent verbal communication
Professional and clean appearance
Clean DMV & drug screen required
Able to communicate effectively with customers
Ability to function well as part of a team
Must be able to perform activities that involve stooping, bending, standing, and walking for reasonable periods.
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.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the equipment rental or construction industry and/or related fields 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.
Heavy equipment operating experience is a plus
Supervisory experience preferred

Responsibilities

Responsible for creating and maintaining a safe, engaged, and positive work environment
Oversee the set-up of the facility for auctions
Actively enforce company policy, reporting or responding appropriately to all violations or reports of violations.
Actively promote vehicle enhancements (i.e., Shrink Wrapping, Steam Cleaning, etc.) where doing so will enhance the value of a vehicle at auction
Monitoring lot inventory and infrastructure
Maintaining inventory of vehicles/parts
Responding to customer needs
Ensuring compliance with operational standards
Recommend or perform personnel actions such as salary increases, performance reviews, hiring, and disciplinary action
Duties are subject to change, based on business needs.