What are the responsibilities and job description for the Yard Assistant position at Motley s Asset Disposition Group?
COMPANY DETAILS:
Motleys Asset Disposition Group is a collection of related businesses that provide asset disposition services for a wide array of illiquid asset classes. Our expertise provides our clients with the liquidity they need to pursue current goals and strategies.
With our commitment to first-class customer service, Motleys is trusted globally to bring buyers and sellers together while providing transparent, effective, fair practices. If you are a visionary with an entrepreneurial spirit, we want you to join our growing team!
JOB SUMMARY:
Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Yard Assistant will assume responsibility for appraising, purchasing, reconditioning, displaying, and merchandising used vehicle inventory.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES:
- Utilizing a telehandler to move equipment around the auction yard.
- Operating Heavy Trucks & Equipment including dump trucks, road tractors, backhoe loaders, and excavators.
- Loading and unloading equipment as items are being dropped off or removed.
- Cataloging and photographing equipment entering the yard.
- Ensuring company owned equipment is fully functional, by performing routine inspections and basic maintenance, and to ensure safe operating conditions.
- Responsible for inventory of equipment in the auction yard.
- Documenting and recording vehicle information, performing vehicle improvements (i.e. battery replacement), and light maintenance in preparation for sale.
- Assisting visitors by providing appropriate guidance and / or advising them to the appropriate person for additional assistance.
- Remaining calm, alert, and actively avoiding potential safety hazards or situations that may cause damage to property while operating a telehandler or other heavy equipment.
- Constantly maintaining a safe work environment by immediately reporting any violations of company policy to a supervisor or manager.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
- Travel may be required at times. Typically, within Virginia.
EDUCATION | EXPERIENCE:
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Valid driver’s license required.
- Forklift or front-end loader experience preferred
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and interpersonal skills.
Physical Requirements
- Must be able to lift up to 100 pounds at a time.
- Must be able to work outdoors in all types of weather.
- Must be able to work safely in a noisy area with many odors present.
- Must remain alert to potential hazards associated with heavy equipment and other vehicles operated in their work area.
The successful candidate will undergo a background check that must be cleared prior to working at Motleys Asset Disposition Group, Inc.
Motleys Asset Disposition Group, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, covered veteran status, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, source of income, place of business or residence, pregnancy, childbirth, or any other unlawful basis. This policy is in compliance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Rehabilitation Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, and other applicable laws and applies to all procedures affecting applicants and employees including, but not necessarily limited to: recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, reassignment, reappointment, tenure, demotion, selection for training, layoff, furlough, and termination, compensation, and all other conditions or privileges of employment.