Auction Yard Operations Specialist

Ritchie Bros.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

Ritchie Bros. is seeking a Yard Staff member in Los Angeles, CA to receive and process consigned equipment for auctions and to support sale days with setup, display, and logistics.

The role involves operating forklifts and light/heavy equipment, performing inspections, and maintaining yard safety and cleanliness. The position emphasizes strong customer service for internal and external stakeholders and requires ability to follow checklists, manage keys, and assist on auction day.

Qualifications

• Good customer service to both internal and external customers.

Responsibilities

• Receives/releases consigned equipment for auction
• Line up equipment for display prior to auction using listing
• Drive/operate heavy and light equipment
• Perform facility inspections and housekeeping/maintenance as needed
• Perform basic maintenance on owned equipment
• Manage keys for equipment
• Operate forklift to load/unload equipment
• Boosts equipment
• Basic assembly of equipment (e.g., dozer blades)
• Check fluid and fuel levels on equipment
• Lot number equipment
• Set out signage, flagging, and trash receptacles for auction day
• Drive sound truck
• Place operators in rolling stock
• Park sold equipment on ramp
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Customer service

Job description

Ritchie Bros. is seeking a Yard Staff member in Los Angeles, CA to receive and process consigned equipment for auctions and to support sale days with setup, display, and logistics.

The role involves operating forklifts and light/heavy equipment, performing inspections, and maintaining yard safety and cleanliness. The position emphasizes strong customer service for internal and external stakeholders and requires ability to follow checklists, manage keys, and assist on auction day.