Yard Assistant

Yard Assistant

Position Summary: A Yard Assistant provides day to day support to the location’s Yard Manager and office staff. A Yard Assistant assists in handling all of the details required to complete each transaction. Yard Assistants are responding to accepting, storing and releasing auctions. You are also in charge of helping with yard organization as well as general facility maintenance. 

Reports to:

Yard Manager

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Operate forklift, skid steers and telehandlers
• Help load and unload customer property in a safe and efficient manner
• Interact directly with customers and build relationships 
• Write description and take pictures of items to be placed on auction
• General facility maintenance (mowing lawn and yard clean up)
• All other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• High attention to detail
• Strong customer service skills
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to follow directions
• Ability to work in a team 

Requirements and Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years or older
• Heavy equipment loading experience required

Key Outcomes:

• Have strong time management 
• Keep customers and sellers satisfied
• Achieve company’s goals
• Growth, development and leadership within the position

Work Type:

• Outdoors in all weather conditions
• Exposures encountered, such as loud noises, hazardous materials
• Essential physical requirements, such as climbing, standing, sitting
• Physical effort/lifting items 50+ pounds

Work Location: 

E1026 State Road 170

Downing, WI 54734