Refurbishing Coordinator

Ritchie Bros.; Lethbridge; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

RB Global, parent of Ritchie Bros. auction network, is seeking a Refurbishing Coordinator based in the yard. You will support both operations and sales teams in preparing items for auctions and ensure refurb activities run smoothly.

Must have 2+ years in mechanical or service work and a high school diploma or GED. Strong time-management, communication and interpersonal skills, plus the ability to work independently and with a team, are essential.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of mechanical or service background.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Strong time-management and ability to manage multiple projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work in varied weather and outdoor conditions.
• May require overtime on peak auction periods.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all auction and non-auction refurb activities.
• Coordinate with up to 10 mechanics at any given time (vendors).
• Manage and schedule paint, seat, and glass vendors.
• Communicate with Territory Managers, Customers/Consigners and suggest refurb needed.
• Work with Equipment Manager to coordinate picturing of finished items.
• Inspect equipment when required to generate work orders.
• Manage work orders and completion of items in a sale.
• Handle Strategic Account work orders for sale and private treaty.
• Track invoices and ensure cost sheets are accurate.

Skills

Mechanical background

Time management

Written and verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Outdoor/indoor adaptability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

About Us

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 Refurbishing Coordinator supports the operations and sales teams in preparation for sales. The Refurbishing Coordinator will have an office based in the yard office.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all auction and non-auction refurb activities


• Coordinate with as many as 10 mechanics at any given time (vendors)


• Manage and schedule paint vendor, seat vendor, and glass vendor


• Communicates with all Territory Managers, Customers/ Consigners and suggests refurb needed on all equipment


• Work with the Equipment Manager to coordinate picturing of finished items


• May be called upon, when there are no inspectors onsite, the coordinator will need to inspect equipment so they can do work orders


• Manage work orders and completion of all items in a sale (lot size varies)


• Handle all Strategic Account work orders for sale and private treaty


• Track all invoices to make sure they are on the cost sheets


• Review cost sheets to make sure they are accurate and all work is accounted for


• Handle all mechanical issues after the sale in a timely manner


• 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

• Must have: 2+ years of mechanical or service background


• High school graduate or GED equivalent


• Strong time-management skills and able to proactively manage multiple projects simultaneously


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills


• Excellent interpersonal skills with a proven ability to build strong relationships


• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail


• Ability to establish priorities, work independently, and proceed with objectives without supervision


• Work well in a team environment


• Work in physical environment requiring the employee to work both inside and outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions


• May be requested to work overtime and weekends during peak auction periods


• Grow Auction and Non-auction refurb by 10 percent each quarter