Yard Staff

About the role

IAA Holdings, LLC (IAA), a Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers company (NYSE: RBA, 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 across over 170 countries and a full spectrum of sellers, including insurers, dealerships, fleet lease and rental car companies, and charitable organizations.

The Yard Operations team conducts hundreds of live auctions each year worldwide. This role is part of a hardworking, energetic team in a variety of full-time and part-time positions that make multi-million dollar auctions successful — from equipment inspectors, yard managers and operators to administrative staff and customer service representatives.

As Yard Staff, you'll work outdoors in the elements, focusing on safety first while maintaining quick, smooth operations. This frontline role enjoys learning new technology and being at the forefront of the auction industry's tools and resources. Detail-oriented, quick on your feet, and often with a passion for cars.

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 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 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

Qualifications

Required:

• 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 meet the physical demands of the role (detailed below)
• Strong teamwork orientation

Preferred (not required):

• Basic automotive repair skills
• Experience in the rental or construction industry
• General mechanical knowledge
• Experience in equipment rental or construction industry and/or related field

Physical demands

• Constantly lift, carry, push, or pull up to 20 lbs.
• Frequently lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 lbs.
• Occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull over 100 lbs.
• Constantly reach outward, handle and finger objects, stand, walk, and sit
• Frequently bend, squat, kneel, twist, turn, climb, and crawl
• Apply appropriate use of security, maintenance, and safety procedures to protect Company and customer assets
• Apply appropriate use of personal protective equipment (safety gloves, safety glasses)
• Avoid accidents by recognizing potentially unsafe situations and responding appropriately when accidents occur
• Follow appropriate industry-specific regulations related to the handling of hazardous materials

Working conditions

This position involves 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, vision, and basic life insurance for full-time employees
• 401(k) plan with company match of 100% for the first 4% contributed
• 15 days of PTO per year