Yard Staff

RBGlobal • Houston, TX

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Yard Staff work outdoors at IAA facilities and support vehicle auctions. They check in vehicles, record and file vehicle information, clean vehicles to improve their appearance and auction value, move passenger vehicles safely around the facility, and may participate in drive-through auctions. They also recover and store keys, license plates, and other items from vehicles, assist visitors, and train on forklift and loader operation. The role requires attention to safety, a positive approach to customer interactions, teamwork, and readiness to work around vehicles and heavy equipment in changing weather conditions.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Upbeat demeanor to help ensure positive customer interactions.
• Teamwork skills.
• Ability to apply appropriate security, maintenance, and safety procedures to protect company and customer assets.
• Ability to use personal protective equipment such as 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 handling hazardous materials.
• Ability to constantly lift, carry, push, or pull up to 20 lbs; frequently do so with up to 50 lbs; and occasionally handle 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 around 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.
• Operate passenger vehicles safely while 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, safety, personal protective equipment, and hazardous-material handling procedures.
• Recognize potentially unsafe situations, avoid accidents, and respond appropriately when accidents occur.
• Remain alert to hazards associated with heavy equipment and other vehicles in the work area.

Benefits

• Health insurance.
• 401(k) plan; RB Global matches 100% of the first 4% contributed.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance and AD&D coverage.
• Paid holidays.
• Vacation.
• Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance for full-time employees.
• 15 days of PTO each year for full-time employees.

What This Job Offers

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