Equipment Inspector - Part Time

Ritchie Bros.; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Ritchie Bros. in Saskatoon, Canada, is seeking Part-Time Equipment Inspectors to join the Detailed Equipment Information (DEI) team.

You will perform thorough visual inspections of heavy equipment, test basic functions, and verify inventory details such as serial numbers and contract proofs. You’ll work onsite, cooperate with the DEI and Sales teams, capture clear photos, ensure data quality, and adhere to Equipment Standards Manual.

Qualifications

• Fluency in French and/or English.
• Prior experience in equipment management (inspections, inventory and appraisals) and/or inventory control management, preferably in the auction or heavy equipment business.
• Knowledge of industrial and/or agricultural equipment, trucks and trailers.
• Proficiency using computers, MS Office Suite products (Word, Excel) and digital cameras.
• Top-notch written and verbal communication skills (you will be using a 2-way radio and a desk phone).
• Good penmanship – we need to be able to read your writing and printing easily.
• Excellent organizational skills, a keen eye for detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• Experience working independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment. You thrive working as part of a team, and pitch-in wherever needed.
• Strong time management skills: the ability to multi-task effectively and prioritize work are essential.
• A strong customer service orientation.

Responsibilities

• Responsible to gather and verify equipment inventory information (eg. contract proofs, equipment additions, serial numbers, etc).
• Charged with Identifying and recording equipment components, accessories, and asset details
• Accountable for verifying equipment descriptions, based on our Equipment Standards Manual
• Ensure the quality of equipment data and other related information
• Responsible for verifying requirements for warranty applicable items
• Liable for composing and taking photos of the equipment
• Provide assistance, as required, to the DEI Team
• Assist the Sales team with appraisals and write-ups in the field between peak periods
• Promote a culture where the health and safety of our employees and customers is top priority for all
• Actively support the RB Unreserved Commitment to Safety: to send everyone home, every day, the way they came to work, by taking personal responsibility for your safety and safety of your team, co-workers, and customers
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Fluency in French and/or English

Written and verbal communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork and collaboration

Customer service orientation

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel)

Digital cameras

2-way radio

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

The Part-Time Equipment Inspectors are part of our Detailed Equipment Information (DEI) team. They are responsible to perform accurate and thorough visual inspections (eg. wear points, damage, hour meter readings, etc) and functional testing (eg. basic operations) on heavy equipment.

Responsibilities

• Responsible to gather and verify equipment inventory information (eg. contract proofs, equipment additions, serial numbers, etc.)
• Charged with Identifying and recording equipment components, accessories, and asset details
• Accountable for verifying equipment descriptions, based on our Equipment Standards Manual
• Ensure the quality of equipment data and other related information
• Responsible for verifying requirements for warranty applicable items
• Liable for composing and taking photos of the equipment
• Provide assistance, as required, to the DEI Team
• Assist the Sales team with appraisals and write-ups in the field between peak periods
• Promote a culture where the health and safety of our employees and customers is top priority for
• all
• Actively support the RB Unreserved Commitment to Safety: to send everyone home, every day,
• the way they came to work, by taking personal responsibility for your safety and safety of your
• team, co-workers, and customers
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Fluency in French and/or English
• Prior experience in equipment management (inspections, inventory and appraisals) and/or
• inventory control management, preferably in the auction or heavy equipment business
• Knowledge of industrial and/or agricultural equipment, trucks and trailers
• Proficiency using computers, MS Office Suite products (Word, Excel) and digital cameras
• Top-notch written and verbal communication skills (you will be using a 2-way radio and a desk
• phone)
• Good penmanship – we need to be able to read your writing and printing easily
• Excellent organizational skills, a keen eye for detail and a commitment to accuracy
• Experience working independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment. You thrive
• working as part of a team, and pitch-in wherever needed
• Strong time management skills: the ability to multi-task effectively and prioritize work are
• essential
• A strong customer service orientation