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Manager, Yard I

Ritchie Bros., Los Angeles, CA, United States


About Us
RB Global (NYSE: RBA)

RB Global (NYSE: RBA) (TSX: RBA) is a leading, omnichannel marketplace that provides value-added insights, services and transaction solutions for buyers and sellers of commercial assets and vehicles worldwide. Through its auction sites in 13 countries and digital platform, RB Global serves customers in more than 170 countries across a variety of asset classes, including automotive, commercial transportation, construction, government surplus, lifting and material handling, energy, mining and agriculture.

The company’s marketplace brands include Ritchie Bros., the world’s largest auctioneer of commercial assets and vehicles offering online bidding, and IAA, a leading global digital marketplace connecting vehicle buyers and sellers. RB Global’s portfolio of brands also includes Rouse Services, which provides a complete end-to-end asset management, data-driven intelligence and performance benchmarking system; SmartEquip, an innovative technology platform that supports customers’ management of the equipment lifecycle and integrates parts procurement with both OEMs and dealers; Xcira, a leader in live simulcast auction technologies; and Veritread, an online marketplace for heavy haul transport.

RB Global full-time employees are offered medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurances. Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan and RB Global will match 100% for the first 4% contributed. Employees will also receive 15 days of PTO each year.

About The Team
About the team - Yard Operations

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.

À propos de l’équipe – Opérations de cour

Nous organisons chaque année des centaines de ventes aux enchères en direct à travers le monde. La réussite d'une vente aux enchères de plusieurs millions de dollars repose sur une équipe dynamique et assidue, composée de personnes occupant des postes à temps plein et à temps partiel très variés, notamment nos inspecteurs d’équipements, nos gestionnaires et opérateurs de cour, notre personnel administratif et nos représentants du service à la clientèle.

Job Description
The Yard Manager

is responsible for supervising 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
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

Qualifications
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

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