• The Lead Yard Staff is responsible for assisting with inspection of incoming vehicles at assigned Branch location. Responsibilities include vehicle check-in, digital imaging, vehicle clean-up and preservation, auction numbering/preparation, and responding to customer needs.

• 3-4 years related experience
• Experience in the equipment rental or construction industry and/or related field.
• Previous forklift operating experience and loader certified
• 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 of time.
• 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
• Work evenings, nights, and/or weekends, as necessary
• Work both indoors and outdoors year-round, and climb on and off large equipment and trucks

• Often function as lead yard person for the branch, advising other yard
• Operate passenger vehicles in a safe manner for the purposes of moving the vehicles around the facility and/or participating in drive-through auctions.
• Operate difficult heavy equipment (front-end loader)
• 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/or directing them to the appropriate person for additional assistance.
• Assist in monitoring lot inventory and prepare yard for auctions personnel.
• Inventory vehicles/parts and creates sales lists.
• Adept at troubleshooting, starting vehicles and increasing vehicle profitability at auction.
• Vehicle check-in by recording and filing information on vehicles being assigned to the facility.
• Duties are subject to change, based on business needs.
• 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.
• Ensures team members follow processes and procedures set by the company and management
• Flexible and willing to perform other tasks as assigned

Ritchie Bros. is an equal opportunity employer and ensures nondiscrimination in all activities in accordance with all applicable laws. This position is open to all qualified applicants who are legally entitled to work in the country in which this job is located. Candidate selection is made by Talent Acquisition. Only electronic applications can be accepted.