Yard Coordinator
Ritchie Bros.
Date: 2 weeks ago
City: Cranbourne, Victoria
Contract type: Full time
Job Description
Qualifications
- The Yard Coordinator 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
- Flexible and willing to perform other tasks as assigned
Qualifications
- 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
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