Loader Operator I - Part-Time

Ritchie Bros.; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Ritchie Bros. in Edmonton is seeking a Part-Time Loader Operator I to support live auctions by operating heavy equipment and assisting customers. The role requires safe operation, teamwork, and good English. Training will cover equipment checks, yard setup, and customer assistance.

Join a dynamic team at RB Global and help ensure smooth auction days while maintaining safety standards and efficient yard operations.

Qualifications

• Experience operating heavy machinery.
• Forklift operation experience is an asset.
• Good spoken and written English is required.
• Good computer skills and ability to learn new programs quickly.
• Proven track record of working safely.
• Able to relate well with customers and team members.
• Team player who can also work independently.
• Organized and able to handle multiple tasks.
• High attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Operate all types of heavy equipment and trucks.
• Assist in yard setup for auctions.
• Help customers load equipment purchases and answer yard questions.
• Support RB Unreserved Commitment to Safety and personal safety.
• Learn vehicle check-in tasks as needed.
• Support Yard Staff with routine duties as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Heavy machinery operation

Forklift operation

English language

Computer skills

Safety mindset

Customer & team relations

Teamwork / self-start

Organization & multitasking

Attention to detail

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 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