Yard Staff

RBGlobal • Suffolk, VA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Yard Staff work primarily outdoors in all types of weather at an IAA vehicle auction facility. This frontline role focuses on safety, efficient operations, customer interactions, and using technology and tools in the auction industry. Training is provided for vehicle detailing, and employees can train and develop on the job in forklift and loader operation.

The role involves physical work and requires remaining alert around heavy equipment and other vehicles. Yard Staff should have an upbeat demeanor, work well as part of a team, and be comfortable operating vehicles as needed for job duties.

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 ensure positive customer interactions.
• Teamwork skills.
• Ability to perform the physical demands of the role, including lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling loads; reaching; handling and fingering objects; standing, walking, sitting, bending, squatting, kneeling, twisting, turning, climbing, and crawling.
• Ability to remain alert to potential hazards associated with heavy equipment and other vehicles operated in the work area.
• Ability to follow industry-specific regulations related to handling hazardous materials.

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 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 regulations for handling hazardous materials.
• Recognize potentially unsafe situations, avoid accidents, and respond appropriately when accidents occur.

Benefits

• $1,500 sign-on bonus, subject to eligibility; temporary workers and internal RB Global employees are not eligible.
• Health insurance.
• RRSP.
• Paid holidays.
• Vacations.

What This Job Offers

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