Yard Attendant

About Us

IAA Holdings, LLC (IAA), a Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers company (NYSE: RBA) and (TSX: RBA), is a trusted global marketplace for insights, services, and transaction solutions for commercial assets and vehicles. Leveraging leading-edge technology and focusing on innovation, IAA’s unique platform facilitates the marketing and sale of total-loss, damaged, and low-value vehicles. IAA serves a global buyer base located throughout over 170 countries and a full spectrum of sellers, including insurers, dealerships, fleet lease and rental car companies, and charitable organizations. Buyers have access to multiple digital bidding and buying channels, innovative vehicle merchandising, and efficient evaluation services, enhancing the overall purchasing experience. IAA offers sellers a comprehensive suite of services aimed at maximizing vehicle value, reducing administrative costs, shortening selling cycle time, and delivering the highest economic returns.

About the Team

We conduct hundreds of live auctions each year around the world. It takes a hardworking team of energetic people in a wide variety of full-time and part-time roles to conduct a successful multi-million dollar auction—from equipment inspectors, yard managers, and operators to administrative staff and customer service representatives.

Responsibilities

• Vehicle check-in by recording and filing information on vehicles assigned to the facility
• Detail (thoroughly clean) vehicles to improve their appearance and enhance their value at auction; training provided
• Operate passenger vehicles in a safe manner, moving the vehicles around the facility and/or participating in drive-through auctions
• Recover keys, license plates, and other information or objects from vehicles at the facility and store them in the appropriate locations at the branch
• Assist visitors by providing appropriate guidance and advising them to the appropriate person for additional assistance
• Train and develop on the job in forklift and loader operation

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 every customer interaction is positive
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment
• Knowledge of cars or general mechanical knowledge is a plus

While not required, candidates with basic automotive repair skills or experience in the rental or construction industry have found this role to be an exceptionally great fit. Experience in the equipment rental or construction industry and/or related field is preferred.

Physical Demands

• Ability to apply appropriate use of security, maintenance, and safety procedures to protect Company and customer assets
• Ability to apply appropriate use of personal protective equipment (i.e., safety gloves, safety glasses)
• Ability to avoid accidents by recognizing potentially unsafe situations and responding appropriately when accidents occur
• Ability to follow appropriate industry-specific regulations related to the handling of hazardous materials
• Ability to constantly lift, carry, push, or pull up to 20 lbs.
• Ability to frequently lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull 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
• Primarily outdoor work in all types of weather
• Must remain alert to potential hazards associated with heavy equipment and other vehicles operated in the work area

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Basic life insurance
• 401k plan with 100% company match for the first 4% contributed
• 15 days of PTO each year