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