Yard Staff

RBGlobal•Montvale, VA

13d•$14 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

Yard Staff work at IAA facilities as part of the frontline auction operations team. The role is suited to detail-oriented, safety-focused people who can work quickly and smoothly, enjoy working outdoors, and may have an interest in cars. Yard Staff use technology and tools in support of vehicle auctions and facility operations. The position involves checking vehicles in and recording and filing their information, cleaning vehicles to improve their appearance and auction value, and safely moving passenger vehicles around the facility or participating in drive-through auctions. Staff also retrieve and store keys, license plates, and other items from vehicles, guide visitors to the appropriate staff, and receive on-the-job training in forklift and loader operation. This is primarily outdoor work in all types of weather and has significant physical demands.

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 security, maintenance, and safety procedures and use personal protective equipment.
Ability to recognize unsafe situations and respond appropriately to accidents.
Ability to follow applicable industry-specific regulations related to hazardous materials handling.
Ability to constantly lift, carry, push, or pull up to 20 lbs; frequently handle up to 50 lbs; and occasionally handle over 100 lbs.
Ability to constantly reach outward, handle and finger objects, stand, walk, and sit; and frequently bend, squat, kneel, twist, turn, climb, and crawl.
Ability to work primarily outdoors in all types of weather and remain alert around heavy equipment and vehicles.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of cars or general mechanical knowledge.
Basic automotive repair skills.
Experience in the rental or construction area, including 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 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 regulations related to hazardous materials handling.
Remain alert to hazards associated with heavy equipment and other vehicles in the work area.