- 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

- Overseas the yard layout and equipment line up

- Ensures the sale site is safe and up to Ritchie Brothers standards

- Ensure 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 setting

📌 Assistant Yard Manager (Midland)
🏢 Ritchie Bros.
📍 Midland