Loader Operator I- Part-Time

Ritchie Bros.; Humble (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k plan with company match

15 days of PTO each year

Life insurance

401k with match

15 days PTO per year

Job summary

A leading global asset management company is seeking individuals to operate heavy equipment and assist with auctions. Responsibilities include maintaining a valid driver’s license, working outdoors in all weather conditions, and providing excellent customer service. Candidates should have experience in operating heavy machinery and must be able to work as part of a team while also being self-motivated. This position promises a dynamic work environment with a focus on safety and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Experience operating heavy machinery.
• Ability to operate a large 36,000 lbs forklift is an asset.
• Good computer skills and able to learn new programs quickly.
• Track record of working safely.
• Ability to work well with customers and team members.
• Can work both in a team and independently.
• Organized with ability to multitask.
• High attention to detail.
• Willing to work hard and maintain a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Hold and maintain a valid, clean driver’s license.
• Climb on, off and under large equipment and trucks.
• Work outside year-round, regardless of weather.
• Help set up equipment in the yard for auctions.
• Help customers load their equipment purchases.
• Operate all types of heavy equipment and trucks.
• Help set up equipment in the yard for auctions.
• Help customers load purchases and answer questions related to the yard.

Skills

Experience operating heavy machinery

Good spoken and written English

Good computer skills

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Customer interaction

Team player

Self-motivation

Organization

Attention to detail

Job description

About Us

RB Global (NYSE: RBA) (TSX: RBA) is a leading, omnichannel marketplace that provides value-added insights, services and transaction solutions for buyers and sellers of commercial assets and vehicles worldwide. Through its auction sites in 13 countries and digital platform, RB Global serves customers in more than 170 countries across a variety of asset classes, including automotive, commercial transportation, construction, government surplus, lifting and material handling, energy, mining and agriculture. The company’s marketplace brands include Ritchie Bros., the world’s largest auctioneer of commercial assets and vehicles offering online bidding, and IAA, a leading global digital marketplace connecting vehicle buyers and sellers. RB Global’s portfolio of brands also includes Rouse Services, which provides a complete end-to-end asset management, data-driven intelligence and performance benchmarking system; SmartEquip, an innovative technology platform that supports customers’ management of the equipment lifecycle and integrates parts procurement with both OEMs and dealers; Xcira, a leader in live simulcast auction technologies; and Veritread, an online marketplace for heavy haul transport. RB Global full-time employees are offered medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurances. Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan and RB Global will match 100% for the first 4% contributed. Employees will also receive 15 days of PTO each year.

About The Team

We conduct hundreds of live auctions each year around the world. It takes a hardworking team of energetic people in a wide variety of full‑time and part‑time roles to conduct a successful multi‑million dollar auction – from equipment inspectors, yard managers and operators to administrative staff and customer service representatives.

Job Description

As the premier global asset management and disposition company, Ritchie Bros. helps thousands of people around the world buy and sell heavy equipment, trucks, and other assets every month. With our multiple onsite and online selling platforms and commitment to first‑class customer service, Ritchie Bros. is trusted worldwide for making buying and selling easy, efficient, fair, and transparent. If you’re an innovator with an entrepreneurial spirit, we want you to join our growing team – employed in a wide variety of positions from sales to operations to corporate functions – as we transform the global used equipment market.

Responsibilities

• Hold and maintain a valid, clean driver’s license
• Climb on, off and under large equipment and trucks
• Work outside year‑round, no matter the weather
• Work overtime, including weekend hours, at 4 onsite and 1‑2 offsite auction sales. You can expect to work extra hours for 2‑3 weeks prior to each sale, during each sale, and for 1‑2 weeks after each sale
• Travel as required to other auction sites 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 their questions related to the yard

Qualifications

• Experience operating heavy machinery
• Able to operate a large 36,000 lbs forklift is an asset
• Good spoken and written English is required
• Good computer skills and able to learn new programs quickly
• A track‑record of working safely, and helping others work safely, too
• You must be able to relate really well with customers and team members
• You like to work in a team, helping out wherever needed; but you can also self‑start and work on your own
• You're organized, and can handle lots of tasks at once
• A high level of attention to detail
• You like to work hard, but still have fun on the job