Loader Operator I — Heavy Equipment & Yard Auctions

Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers, Inc.; Lake Worth (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401k plan with company match

15 days PTO

Job summary

Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers, Inc. is seeking a Yard Operations friendly team member to support hundreds of live auctions worldwide. The role emphasizes safe operation of heavy equipment, customer interaction, and collaboration with yard staff across multiple sites.

As part of a dynamic team, you will work outdoors year-round, manage equipment setups for auctions, and assist customers with loading purchases while maintaining safety standards and high attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Experience operating heavy machinery.
• Able to operate a large 36,000 lbs forklift.
• Good spoken and written English is required.
• Demonstrated safety awareness and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Hold and maintain a valid, clean driver’s license.
• Climb on, off and under large equipment and trucks.
• Work outside year-round, in all weather.
• Overtime, including weekend hours, at onsite auctions and travel within the region.
• Operate all types of heavy equipment and trucks.
• Help set up equipment in the yard for auctions.
• Help customers load their equipment purchases and answer questions.

Skills

Heavy machinery operation

Forklift operation (36,000 lbs)

English proficiency

Job description

Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers, Inc. is seeking a Yard Operations friendly team member to support hundreds of live auctions worldwide. The role emphasizes safe operation of heavy equipment, customer interaction, and collaboration with yard staff across multiple sites.

As part of a dynamic team, you will work outdoors year-round, manage equipment setups for auctions, and assist customers with loading purchases while maintaining safety standards and high attention to detail.