Auction Operations Crew Member- Part-Time

Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers, Inc.; Lethbridge; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

RB Global is seeking a dynamic Yard Operations Crew Member to support hundreds of live auctions worldwide. You will assist with equipment handling, customer service, site upkeep, and auction-day support, ensuring safety and efficient operations.

The role requires flexibility, teamwork, and a commitment to delivering excellent customer experiences while working outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform physical labor outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Valid driver’s license; license requirements may vary by location/role.
• Ability to operate or learn to operate light/light-heavy equipment (training provided).
• Customer-facing experience preferred (hospitality, retail, service).
• Willingness to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends during auction periods.

Responsibilities

• Support auction yard operations by checking in, staging, tagging, and releasing equipment.
• Safely operate light and heavy equipment following safety standards.
• Assist customers on-site and provide sale-day support such as shuttle or cart driving.
• Maintain site cleanliness and perform janitorial/groundskeeping tasks; operate support vehicles.
• Ensure health, safety and environmental compliance; report hazards promptly.
• Collaborate with yard management and inspection teams to deliver seamless auction events.
• Contribute ideas for continuous improvement while upholding company values and customer experience.

Skills

Safety-focused

Customer service

Flexibility

Teamwork

Education

First Aid certification

Job description

About Us

RB Global (NYSE: RBA) RB Global (NYSE: RBA) (TSX: RBA) is a leading, omnichannel marketplace that provides value-added insights, services and transaction solutions for buyers and sellers of commercial assets and vehicles worldwide. Through its auction sites in 13 countries and digital platform, RB Global serves customers in more than 170 countries across a variety of asset classes, including automotive, commercial transportation, construction, government surplus, lifting and material handling, energy, mining and agriculture. The company’s marketplace brands include Ritchie Bros., the world’s largest auctioneer of commercial assets and vehicles offering online bidding, and IAA, a leading global digital marketplace connecting vehicle buyers and sellers. RB Global’s portfolio of brands also includes Rouse Services, which provides a complete end-to-end asset management, data-driven intelligence and performance benchmarking system; SmartEquip, an innovative technology platform that supports customers’ management of the equipment lifecycle and integrates parts procurement with both OEMs and dealers; Xcira, a leader in live simulcast auction technologies; and Veritread, an online marketplace for heavy haul transport.

About The Team

About the team - Yard Operations We conduct hundreds of live auctions each year around the world. It takes a hardworking team of energetic people in a wide variety of full-time and part-time roles to conduct a successful multi-million dollar auction – from equipment inspectors, yard managers and operators to administrative staff and customer service representatives.

Job Description

This role supports the successful execution of auctions and daily site operations. Crew Members work across a wide variety of responsibilities, including but not limited to equipment handling, customer service, driving, site upkeep, and auction-day support. This position requires flexibility, teamwork, and a commitment to safety and customer experience while performing duties that ensure our auctions run smoothly and professionally.

Responsibilities

• Support auction yard operations by checking in, staging, tagging, and releasing equipment


• Safely operate light and heavy equipment, following company standards and certifications


• Assist customers on-site and provide sale-day support such as shuttle driving, cart driving, or customer service


• Maintain site cleanliness, perform janitorial and groundskeeping tasks, and operate support vehicles like water trucks


• Ensure health, safety, and environmental compliance at all times while reporting hazards promptly


• Work collaboratively with yard management, operations staff, and the inspection team to deliver seamless auction events


• Contribute ideas for continuous improvement while upholding company values and delivering excellent customer experiences

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license (class requirements may vary by location/role)


• Strong focus on safety, attention to detail, and following procedures


• Ability to operate or willingness to learn to operate light/heavy equipment (training provided)


• Customer service skills with a professional, approachable demeanor


• Willingness to perform physical labor and work outdoors in varying weather conditions


• Flexibility to work extended hours, evenings, and weekends during auction periods


• Previous experience in yard operations, equipment handling, or auction environments


• Knowledge of farming, construction, or industrial equipment


• Certification in First Aid, Loader Operation, or other relevant safety training


• Experience in customer-facing roles (hospitality, retail, service industry)