Lead Yard

Position: Lead Yard Staff
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.

* 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

* 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