Assistant Yard Manager

Assistant Yard Manager

The major responsibility of the Assistant Yard Managers is to assist the Yard Manager in ensuring that the main auction site and off-site locations run smoothly and safely.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for coordinating site preparation, auction ramp and loading ramp.
• Oversees the yard layout and equipment line up.
• Ensures the sale site is safe and up to Ritchie Brothers standards.
• Ensures adherence to environmental regulations of the sale location.
• Responsible for planning the refurbishing schedule and budget; control purchase orders and cost sheets.
• Liaise with subcontractors.
• Ensure equipment is in sale-ready condition.
• Arrange directional, parking and yard signs.
• Ensure proper attachment removal.
• Ensure equipment has fuel, oil and anti-freeze.
• Organize yard supplies per check list.
• Responsible for daily supervision of operators and yard staff including scheduling of day of sale casual staff.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with all corporate and legislated health and safety and environmental policies, regulations and laws.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• EH&S experience.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Equipment Repair & Refurbishment experience.
• Inventory management.
• Part sourcing & procurement (negotiation skills).
• Previous experience managing or supervising multi-disciplinary teams.
• Experience with industrial and/or agricultural equipment, trucks and trailers.
• Previous cost management experience, and a background in business fundamentals and business financial knowledge is preferred.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Proven experience providing excellent customer service to customers and colleagues.
• Strong computer skills, including the ability to learn new programs.
• Top-notch written and verbal communication skills (on this job your most valuable tools will be the 2-way radio, a cell phone and a computer).
• Able to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment

Job Info

• Job Identification 11411
• Locations 15500 Highway 59 N, Humble, TX, 77396, US (On-site)
• Job Schedule Full time
• Minimum Salary $25.38
• Maximum Salary $31.75