Yard Staff

Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers•Nashville, TN

7d•Onsite

About The Position

At IAA, our Yard Staff enjoy working in the elements. They are detail-oriented but quick on their feet and often have a passion for cars. While Yard Attendants always focus on safety first, they understand the importance of a quick and smooth operation. As the frontline of IAA, this critical role enjoys learning new ways to use technology and being at the forefront of the auction industry in all our tools and resources. A day in the life: Vehicle check-in by recording and filing information on vehicles assigned to the facility Detail (thoroughly clean) vehicles to improve their appearance and enhance their value at auction, training provided Operate passenger vehicles in a safe manner, moving the vehicles around the facility and/or participating in drive-through auctions 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 advising them to the appropriate person for additional assistance Train and develop on the job in forklift and loader operation First, let us double-check: All candidates must have a high school diploma (or equivalent). There are physical demands of this role, so please read them carefully and understand that this is no desk job. An upbeat demeanor to ensure every customer interaction is positive is a must! If you know about cars, or have general mechanical knowledge, you'll fit in great. Teamwork is incredibly important to our success!

Requirements

All candidates must have a high school diploma (or equivalent)
An upbeat demeanor to ensure every customer interaction is positive is a must!
If you know about cars, or have general mechanical knowledge, you'll fit in great.
Teamwork is incredibly important to our success!
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
Ability to constantly lift, carry, push, or pull up to 20 lbs.
Ability to frequently lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 lbs.
Ability to 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
This position involves primarily outdoor work in all types of weather
Must remain alert to potential hazards associated with heavy equipment and other vehicles operated in their work area

Nice To Haves

Candidates with basic automotive repair skills or experience in the rental or construction area have found this role to be an exceptionally great fit.
Experience in the equipment rental or construction industry and/or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Vehicle check-in by recording and filing information on vehicles assigned to the facility
Detail (thoroughly clean) vehicles to improve their appearance and enhance their value at auction, training provided
Operate passenger vehicles in a safe manner, moving the vehicles around the facility and/or participating in drive-through auctions
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 advising them to the appropriate person for additional assistance
Train and develop on the job in forklift and loader operation