Yard Staff

RBGlobal • Houston, TX

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About The Position

Yard Staff work at an IAA vehicle auction facility, primarily outdoors and in all types of weather. This frontline role supports safe, efficient facility operations by checking in and detailing vehicles, moving vehicles around the facility, assisting visitors, and handling items recovered from vehicles. Yard Staff are expected to work safely around heavy equipment and other vehicles, provide positive customer interactions, and learn on the job, including forklift and loader operation.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• An upbeat demeanor and ability 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, including safety gloves and safety glasses.
• Ability to recognize potentially unsafe situations, avoid accidents, and respond appropriately when accidents occur.
• Ability to follow industry-specific regulations related to hazardous materials handling.
• Ability to constantly lift, carry, push, or pull up to 20 pounds; frequently do so up to 50 pounds; and occasionally do so 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 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, move vehicles around the facility, and participate 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.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 401K
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance and AD&D
• Paid holidays
• Vacations

What This Job Offers

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