Yard Attendant I - Jobs in Paradise, NL

Job Description

IAA, Inc., a leading provider of loss recovery services to the insurance industry in Canada, has an opening for a Yard Attendant at our facility in Paradise, NLIAA is Canadas leading live and live-online salvage vehicle auction company with auction facilities across British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario, Quebec, and Atlantic Canada. IAAs national service offering allows sellers to standardize processes across the country and provides buyers with Canadas most extensive selection of salvage vehicles. IAA (NYSE: IAA) has nearly 4,500 talented employees and more than 200 facilities throughout the US, Canada, and the United Kingdom.The Yard Attendant I is responsible for performing basic yard functions to ensure that all key information is recorded on incoming vehicles and assist with upkeep and maintenance of these vehicles throughout the sale process.Job Duties/ Responsibilities:

• Vehicle check-in by recording and filing information on incoming vehicles being assigned to the facility.
• Operate passenger vehicles in a safe manner for the purposes of moving the vehicles around the facility and/or participating in drive-through auctions
• 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
• Wash cars, remove license plates and provide general cleaning services in order to maintain a clean and safe facility
• 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

Job Requirements:

• Ability to constantly lift, carry, push, or pull up to 10 lbs.; frequently up to 50 lbs.; and occasionally over 75 lbs
• 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

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in the equipment rental or construction industry and/or related field preferred
• Previous forklift operating experience is a plus
• Basic automotive repair skills
• Bilingual preferred

In return for your excellent skills and abilities, we offer a benefits package including: health insurance, RRSP Employer Matching Contributions, STD/LTD, Life Insurance/AD&D, Employee Stock Purchasing Options.IAA, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. IAA, Inc. is a drug-free workplace. ***Please note that any employment offers are contingent upon successful completion and passing of a background check. This includes a clean driver’s abstract.***Quick Apply

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