Yard Staff

RBGlobal • Rice, MN

4d • $18 - $20

About The Position

Yard Staff work at IAA facilities and help ensure safe, quick, and smooth vehicle-auction operations. The role involves working outdoors in all types of weather, interacting with customers and visitors, and using technology and equipment as part of yard operations. Training is provided for vehicle detailing, and employees train and develop on the job in forklift and loader operation.

Responsibilities include checking in vehicles and recording and filing their information; thoroughly cleaning vehicles to improve their appearance and auction value; safely moving passenger vehicles around the facility and potentially participating in drive-through auctions; retrieving and appropriately storing keys, license plates, and other items or information from vehicles; and helping visitors find the appropriate person for assistance.

Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid driver's license, and eligibility to operate a motor vehicle for job duties. The work requires attention to safety, positive customer interactions, teamwork, and the ability to meet the physical demands of the role. Basic automotive repair skills and experience in equipment rental, construction, or a related field are preferred but not required.

The employer advertises a $500 sign-on bonus, but temporary workers and internal RB Global employees are not eligible. Benefits are described as including health insurance, RRSP, paid holidays, and vacations. The posting also lists medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance; participation in a 401(k) plan with a 100% company match on the first 4% contributed; and 15 days of PTO each year.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license and eligibility to operate a motor vehicle as required for job duties.
• Upbeat demeanor to support positive customer interactions.
• Teamwork skills.
• Ability to apply appropriate security, maintenance, and safety procedures.
• Ability to use personal protective equipment, including safety gloves and safety glasses.
• Ability to recognize potentially unsafe situations and respond appropriately when accidents occur.
• Ability to follow industry-specific regulations related to hazardous materials handling.
• Ability to constantly lift, carry, push, or pull up to 20 lbs.; frequently lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 lbs.; and occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull over 100 lbs.
• Ability to constantly reach outward, handle and finger objects, stand, walk, and sit.
• Ability to frequently bend, squat, kneel, twist, turn, climb, and crawl.
• Ability to work primarily outdoors in all types of weather and remain alert to hazards from heavy equipment and vehicles.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of cars or general mechanical knowledge.
• Basic automotive repair skills.
• Experience in the rental or construction area.
• Experience in the equipment rental or construction industry and/or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Check in vehicles by recording and filing information on vehicles assigned to the facility.
• Thoroughly clean vehicles to improve their appearance and enhance their value at auction; training is provided.
• Safely operate passenger vehicles, moving them around the facility and/or participating in drive-through auctions.
• Recover keys, license plates, and other information or objects from vehicles and store them in appropriate locations at the branch.
• Assist visitors by providing guidance and directing them to the appropriate person for additional assistance.
• Train and develop on the job in forklift and loader operation.
• Follow security, maintenance, and safety procedures to protect company and customer assets.
• Use personal protective equipment and recognize and respond appropriately to unsafe situations and accidents.
• Follow industry-specific regulations for handling hazardous materials.
• Remain alert to hazards associated with heavy equipment and other vehicles in the work area.

Benefits

• $500 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates; temporary workers and internal RB Global employees are not eligible.
• Health insurance.
• RRSP.
• Paid holidays.
• Vacations.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Basic life insurance.
• 401(k) plan with a 100% company match for the first 4% contributed.
• 15 days of PTO each year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED