Yard Staff

RBGlobal•Columbus, OH

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Yard Staff work primarily outdoors in all types of weather at an IAA vehicle auction facility. They support safe, efficient yard operations by checking in and detailing vehicles, moving vehicles around the facility, assisting visitors, and retrieving and storing items found in vehicles. The role involves learning to operate forklifts and loaders on the job and requires attention to safety around heavy equipment and other vehicles. Training is provided for vehicle detailing.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid driver's license and eligibility to operate a motor vehicle as required for job duties.
Upbeat demeanor and ability to ensure positive customer interactions.
Ability to work as part of a team.
Ability to apply appropriate security, maintenance, and safety procedures to protect company and customer assets.
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 applicable industry-specific regulations related to hazardous-material handling.
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 outdoors in all types of weather and remain alert to hazards from heavy equipment and other 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.
Operate passenger vehicles safely, 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.
Use security, maintenance, and safety procedures to protect company and customer assets.
Use personal protective equipment and recognize and respond appropriately to unsafe situations or accidents.
Follow applicable industry-specific regulations for handling hazardous materials.
Remain alert to potential hazards associated with heavy equipment and other vehicles in the work area.