Auction Yard Specialist

Ritchie Brothers Auctioneers; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Ritchie Bros Auctioneers on the Gold Coast in Queensland are seeking Yard Staff to support auction activities. You will receive and release consignments, prepare equipment for display, and drive/operate various equipment on site.

The role involves inspections, basic maintenance, and helping with logistics during auction days. Candidates should be ready for heavy equipment handling and collaborative teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Good customer service to both internal and external customers.

Responsibilities

• Receives/releases (checks-in/checks-out) consigned equipment for auction.
• Uses an auction listing to line up equipment for display prior to auction.
• Drives/operates heavy and light equipment.
• Performs facility inspections (per checklists) and provides housekeeping or maintenance services as necessary.
• Performs basic maintenance on RBA owned equipment.
• Manages keys for equipment.
• Operates forklift to load/unload stationary row equipment.
• Boosts equipment.
• Basic assembly of equipment i.e. dozer blades, etc.
• Checks fluid and fuel levels on equipment.
• Lot number equipment.
• Sets out signage, flagging, and trash receptacles for auction day.
• Drives sound truck.
• Holds ‘This item for sale sign’ (stick person).
• Places operators in rolling stock.
• Parks sold equipment on the ramp.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Job description

Ritchie Bros Auctioneers on the Gold Coast in Queensland are seeking Yard Staff to support auction activities. You will receive and release consignments, prepare equipment for display, and drive/operate various equipment on site.

The role involves inspections, basic maintenance, and helping with logistics during auction days. Candidates should be ready for heavy equipment handling and collaborative teamwork in a fast-paced environment.