Auction Yard Operator & Equipment Handler

Ritchie Bros.; Humble (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

RB Global, operating as Ritchie Bros., is seeking Yard Staff to safely receive, process and line up consignments for auctions. You will support sale day operations, inspect facilities, and assist with equipment handling and maintenance.

The role offers varied full-time and part-time shifts in a dynamic auction yard environment, requiring hands-on teamwork and reliable customer service with both internal and external customers.

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

Good customer service

Job description

RB Global, operating as Ritchie Bros., is seeking Yard Staff to safely receive, process and line up consignments for auctions. You will support sale day operations, inspect facilities, and assist with equipment handling and maintenance.

The role offers varied full-time and part-time shifts in a dynamic auction yard environment, requiring hands-on teamwork and reliable customer service with both internal and external customers.