Yard Staff

RBGlobal • Dundalk, MD

7d

About The Position

Yard Staff work primarily outdoors in all types of weather at IAA, an RB Global, Inc. company. They support safe and efficient auction-facility operations by checking in and detailing vehicles, moving vehicles around the facility, assisting visitors, and retrieving and storing vehicle-related items. The role involves learning to use technology and developing on the job in forklift and loader operation. It is physically demanding and requires alertness to hazards from heavy equipment and other vehicles.

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 help ensure positive customer interactions.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to constantly lift, carry, push, or pull up to 20 lbs; frequently do so up to 50 lbs; and occasionally do so 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 potential 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.
• Apply security, maintenance, and safety procedures to protect company and customer assets.
• Use personal protective equipment and follow safety procedures, including applicable industry-specific regulations for handling hazardous materials.
• Recognize potentially unsafe situations, respond appropriately when accidents occur, and remain alert to hazards associated with heavy equipment and vehicles.

What This Job Offers

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