Yard Staff

RBGlobal•Portland, OR

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Yard Staff work primarily outdoors in all types of weather, supporting safe and efficient vehicle operations at an IAA auction facility. The role involves checking in vehicles and recording and filing their information, cleaning vehicles to improve their appearance and auction value, moving vehicles around the facility, and potentially participating in drive-through auctions. Staff also recover and store keys, license plates, and other items or information from vehicles, assist visitors, and receive on-the-job training in forklift and loader operation. The position requires attention to safety, teamwork, positive customer interactions, and alertness around heavy equipment and other vehicles. It is physically demanding and is not a desk job. Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent. An upbeat demeanor and teamwork are important; knowledge of cars or general mechanical knowledge is helpful. Basic automotive repair skills or experience in rental, construction, equipment rental, or a related field are preferred. RB Global full-time employees are offered medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, eligibility to enroll in the company 401(k) plan with a 100% match on the first 4% contributed, and 15 days of PTO each year. The posting also lists health insurance, 401(k), short- and long-term disability, life insurance/AD&D, paid holidays, and vacations.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Upbeat demeanor to 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 pounds; frequently up to 50 pounds; and occasionally over 100 pounds.
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 remain alert to potential hazards associated with heavy equipment and other vehicles in the work area.

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 the 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, recognize potentially unsafe situations, respond appropriately to accidents, and follow applicable regulations for handling hazardous materials.