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.

Yard Operations conducts hundreds of live auctions each year worldwide. The team includes equipment inspectors, yard managers, operators, administrative staff, and customer service representatives. As Yard Staff, you are the frontline of IAA — detail-oriented, quick on your feet, often with a passion for cars. Safety comes first, but speed and smooth operation are critical. You’ll enjoy learning new technology and working at the forefront of the auction industry.

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 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

Qualifications

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Upbeat demeanor to ensure every customer interaction is positive
• Strong teamwork orientation
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role (see Physical requirements)

Preferred:

• Basic automotive repair skills
• Experience in the rental or construction industry
• General mechanical knowledge

Physical requirements

• 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 (e.g., 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. You 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
• 401(k) plan with 100% company match on the first 4% contributed
• Short-term and long-term disability (STD/LTD)
• Life Insurance/AD&D
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacations
• 15 days of PTO per year