Senior Yard Staff

About the position

The Senior 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

• Vehicle check-in by recording and filing information on incoming vehicles being assigned to the facility.
• Detail (thoroughly clean) vehicles to improve their appearance for purposes of enhancing their value at auction.
• Operate passenger vehicles in a safe manner for the purposes of moving the vehicles around the facility and/or participating in drive-through auctions.
• Numbering, preparation and set up for weekly/biweekly auction.
• 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.
• Perform basic forklift/loader operation.
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures.
• Reads and understands documents, such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and other procedural documents, and ensures adherence to applicable safety and environmental rules in order to provide a safe business for customers and employees.
• Remain alert to potential hazards associated with heavy equipment and other vehicles operated in assigned work area.
• Meets key performance metrics, including daily, weekly, and monthly goals.
• Must be willing to learn how to operate a forklift (may not be required in certain facilities).
• 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.
• Ability to work in varying climates, weather conditions, and walking surfaces, inside and outside.
• General mechanical knowledge of makes and models of vehicles required.
• Ability to function well as part of a team.
• Valid driver's license & ability to operate vehicles (may not be required in certain facilities).
• 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.
• Acts as a role model and coaches, mentors, and manages a team of accounting specialist in the execution of department and company goals (non-people management).
• Duties are subject to change, based on business needs.

Requirements

• 2-3 year related Experience.
• Experience in the equipment rental or construction industry and/or related field 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.
• Must be able to perform activities that involve stooping, bending, standing, and walking for reasonable periods of time.
• General mechanical knowledge of makes and models of vehicles required.
• Ability to function well as part of a team.
• Work both indoors and outdoors year-round, and climb on and off large equipment and trucks.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurances.
• 401k plan with 100% match for the first 4% contributed.
• 15 days of PTO each year.