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.

• 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.

• 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