Loader Operator I

Ritchie Bros.; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Ritchie Bros. is seeking a Loader Operator I to operate heavy equipment and trucks in auction yards, assist customers during and after auctions, and help set up items for sale. The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and attentive service.

You will handle yard operations, learn vehicle check-in tasks, and support yard staff as needed while maintaining high safety standards and accuracy in daily tasks.

Qualifications

• Experience operating heavy machinery.
• Must be able to operate a large 36,000 lbs forklift (asset).
• Good spoken and written English is required.
• Good computer skills and ability to learn new programs quickly.
• Team-oriented, able to relate to customers and co-workers.

Responsibilities

• Operate all types of heavy equipment and trucks during auctions.
• Set up equipment in the yard for auctions.
• Help customers load purchases and answer yard-related questions.
• Support safety initiatives and ensure team safety.
• Learn vehicle check-in tasks as needed.
• Assist with Yard Staff responsibilities as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

English communication

Computer skills

Team player

Customer service

Tools

36,000 lbs forklift

Job description

About Us

IAA Holdings, LLC (IAA)

IAA Holdings, LLC (IAA), a Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers company (NYSE: RBA) and (TSX: RBA), is a trusted global marketplace for insights, services, and transaction solutions for commercial assets and vehicles. Leveraging leading-edge technology and focusing on innovation, IAA’s unique platform facilitates the marketing and sale of total-loss, damaged and low-value vehicles. IAA serves a global buyer base – located throughout over 170 countries – and a full spectrum of sellers, including insurers, dealerships, fleet lease and rental car companies, and charitable organizations. Buyers have access to multiple digital bidding and buying channels, innovative vehicle merchandising, and efficient evaluation services, enhancing the overall purchasing experience. IAA offers sellers a comprehensive suite of services aimed at maximizing vehicle value, reducing administrative costs, shortening selling cycle time and delivering the highest economic returns.

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 Loader Operator I is responsible for operating heavy equipment and trucks, setting up equipment for auction in yards and helping customers during and after auctions.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for operating all types of heavy equipment and trucks
• Accountable for helping to set up equipment in the yard for auctions
• Help customers load their equipment purchases, and answer their questions related to the yard
• 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
• Learn and assist on vehicle check in tasks as needed
• Supports and assists with Yard Staff responsibilities as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Experience operating heavy machinery
• Able to operate a large 36,000 lbs forklift is an asset
• Good spoken and written English is required
• Good computer skills and able to learn new programs quickly
• A track-record of working safely, and helping others work safely, too
• You must be able to relate well with customers and team members
• You like to work in a team, helping out wherever needed; but you can also self-start and work on your own
• Organized, and can handle lots of multiple tasks at once
• A high level of attention to detail.