Senior Yard

Position: Senior Yard Staff
The Senior 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.

* Vehicle check-in by recording and filing information on incoming vehicles being assigned to the facility.

* Detail (thoroughly clean) vehicles to improve their appearance for purposes of enhancing their value at auction.

* Operate passenger vehicles in a safe manner for the purposes of moving the vehicles around the facility and/or participating in drive-through auctions.

* Numbering, preparation and set up for weekly/biweekly auction.

* 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.

* Perform basic forklift/loader operation.

* Adhere to all company policies and procedures.

* Reads and understands documents, such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and other procedural documents, and ensures adherence to applicable safety and environmental rules in order to provide a safe business for customers and employees.

* Remain alert to potential hazards associated with heavy equipment and other vehicles operated in assigned work area.

* Meets key performance metrics, including daily, weekly, and monthly goals

* Must be willing to learn how to operate a forklift (may not be required in certain facilities)

* 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.

* Ability to work in varying climates, weather conditions, and walking surfaces, inside and outside.

* General mechanical knowledge of makes and models of vehicles required.

* Ability to function well as part of a team.

* * Valid driver's license & ability to operate vehicles (may not be required in certain facilities).

* 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.

* Acts as a role model and coaches, mentors, and manages a team of accounting specialist in the execution of department and company goals (non-people management).

* Duties are subject to change, based on business needs.

* 2-3 year related Experience

* Experience in the equipment rental or construction industry and/or related field 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 of time.

* General mechanical knowledge of makes and models of vehicles required.

* Ability to function well as part of a team.

* Work both indoors and outdoors year-round, and climb on and off large equipment and trucks