Yard Manager in Oshawa, Ontario, Canada (# 4169)

IAA, an RB Global Inc. Company is seeking a Yard Manager to join our team! 

The Yard Manager is responsible for overseeing a team of employees, monitoring lot inventory/infrastructure, preparing/preserving vehicles, ensuring that the lot is properly set-up in preparation for auctions, and maintaining inventory of vehicles/parts. 

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to the following): 

Responsible for creating and maintaining a safe, engaged, and positive work environment 

Oversee the set-up of the facility for auctions 

Actively enforce company policy, reporting or responding appropriately to all violations or reports of violations. 

Actively promote vehicle enhancements (i.e., Shrink Wrapping, Steam Cleaning, etc.) where doing so will enhance the value of a vehicle at auction 

Monitoring lot inventory and infrastructure 

Maintaining inventory of vehicles/parts 

Responding to customer needs 

Ensuring compliance with operational standards 

Recommend or perform personnel actions such as salary increases, performance reviews, hiring, and disciplinary action 

Duties are subject to change, based on business needs. 

 
Minimum Requirements: 

Must have a valid Driver’s License 

Experience in the equipment rental or construction industry and/or related field preferred 

General mechanical knowledge of vehicle makes/models 

Positive attitude 

Ability to work independently 

Excellent verbal communication 

Professional and clean appearance 

Clean DMV & drug screen required 

Able to communicate effectively with customers 

Ability to function well as part of a team 

 
Preferred Skills: 

Experience in the equipment rental or construction industry and/or related fields preferred. 

Previous forklift operating experience is a plus. 

Basic automotive repair skills. 

Proficiency with handheld PDA. 

Must be willing to learn how to operate a forklift. 

Capable of interacting effectively and supportively with customers & towers. 

Capable of performing and/or assisting with light maintenance of vehicles. 

Must be able to perform activities that involve stooping, bending, standing, and walking for reasonable periods. 

This position involves primarily outdoor work in all types of weather. 

General mechanical knowledge of makes and models of vehicles required. 

Ability to function well as part of a team. 

Must remain alert to potential hazards associated with heavy equipment and other vehicles operated in their work area. 

Heavy equipment operating experience is a plus 

Management experience preferred