Yard Operative

Michener Allen Auctioneering Ltd; Calgary; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision & dental coverage

Extended health care

Disability insurance

Life insurance

2 weeks paid vacation after 1 year

Job summary

Michener Allen Auctioneering Ltd in Calgary, Alberta, seeks a dedicated individual for processing auction stock. The role involves organizing the yard, performing stock checks, and documenting stock visually.

Ideal candidates will possess prior heavy equipment operating experience and communication skills, ensuring they can thrive in this physically demanding role. Employee benefits include health coverage and paid vacation after one year of employment.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license is required.
• Prior experience operating heavy equipment is essential.
• Strong communication skills and fluency in English are a must.
• Physical fitness necessary for demanding work conditions.

Responsibilities

• Process auction stock carefully.
• Prepare stock for auction and organize the yard.
• Perform regular stock checks to ensure accountability.
• Capture photographs and videos of stock.

Skills

Knowledge of heavy plant and mining equipment

Good communication skills

Ability to work independently

Fluency in English

Tools

Heavy trucks and equipment

Job description

About Us

Michener Allen Auctioneering Ltd is a company that provides auction services for a diverse range of automotive, commercial, and industrial clients. For more than 50 years, it has been a major supplier of auctioneering services to a wide range of market interests across Western Canada. As of October 2023, it was acquired by Euro Auctions, with auction facilities spanning four continents, providing the company with a global reach while maintaining its local identity.

The Job

• Processing auction stock precisely.
• Preparing stock for auction and organizing the yard.
• Performing stock checks on a regular basis, ensuring all stock is accounted for at all times.
• Photographing and videoing stock.

The Person

If you have knowledge of heavy plant, mining, quarry equipment, then we especially want to hear from you. This is an exciting opportunity for any individual who longs for a job where no two days are the same.

Essential Requirements

• Valid driver’s license.
• Prior experience operating and knowledge of all types of heavy equipment and trucks.
• Good communication skills and fluent in English.
• This is a physically demanding, all‑weathers role; all applicants must be in good health.
• Ability to take instruction as well as work independently on own initiative and follow health and safety legislation.

Employee Benefits

• Vision & dental.
• Extended health care.
• Disability insurance.
• Life insurance.

Benefits effective after 3 months of employment.

Vacation Days

• 2 weeks paid vacation days after 1 year of employment.