Auction Yard Operations Specialist

Ritchie Bros.; Athens (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Ritchie Bros. is seeking a Yard Staff member to safely receive and process consigned equipment for live auctions around the world.

You will line up equipment for display, operate heavy and light machinery, and ensure shop and yard areas meet cleanliness and safety standards. Responsibilities include inventory checks, forklift operation, basic equipment maintenance, and coordinating with auction teams to support sale day activities.

Qualifications

• Good customer service to both internal and external customers.

Responsibilities

• Receives/releases (checks-in/checks-out) consigned equipment for auction
• Uses an auction listing to line up equipment for display prior to auction
• Drives/operates heavy and light equipment
• Performs facility inspections (per checklists) and provides housekeeping or maintenance services as necessary
• Performs basic maintenance on RBA owned equipment
• Manages keys for equipment
• Operates forklift to load/unload stationary row equipment
• Boosts equipment
• Basic assembly of equipment i.e. dozer blades, etc
• Checks fluid and fuel levels on equipment
• Lot number equipment
• Sets out signage, flagging, and trash receptacles for auction day
• Drives sound truck
• Holds ‘This item for sale sign’ (stick person)
• Places operators in rolling stock
• Parks sold equipment on the ramp
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Customer service

Job description

Ritchie Bros. is seeking a Yard Staff member to safely receive and process consigned equipment for live auctions around the world.

You will line up equipment for display, operate heavy and light machinery, and ensure shop and yard areas meet cleanliness and safety standards. Responsibilities include inventory checks, forklift operation, basic equipment maintenance, and coordinating with auction teams to support sale day activities.