Refurbishing Coordinator-Part-Time

Ritchie Bros.; Humble (TX); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Part time

Job summary

RB Global is seeking a Part-Time Refurbishing Coordinator to support yard operations by coordinating refurb activities for auction and non-auction items. The role requires coordinating up to 10 mechanics, scheduling paint/seat/glass vendors, and communicating refurbishment needs to Territory Managers and customers.

The position involves inspecting equipment, creating work orders, managing cost sheets, and ensuring timely resolution of mechanical issues after sales.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years of mechanical or service background.
• High school graduate or GED equivalent.
• Strong time-management skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a proven ability to build strong relationships.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to establish priorities, work independently, and proceed with objectives without supervision.
• Team-oriented work style.
• Willingness to work in a physical environment inside and outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions.
• Availability for overtime and weekends during peak auction periods.
• Ability to grow auction and non-auction refurbishment by 10% each quarter.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all auction and non-auction refurb activities.
• Coordinate with up to 10 mechanics at any given time (vendors).
• Manage and schedule paint vendors, seat vendors, and glass vendors.
• Communicate with Territory Managers, Customers/Consignors and suggest refurbishment needed on all equipment.
• Work with the Equipment Manager to coordinate picturing of finished items.
• Inspect equipment and prepare work orders when no inspectors are onsite.
• Manage work orders and completion of all items in a sale (lot size varies).
• Handle all Strategic Account work orders for sale and private treaty.
• Track all invoices to ensure they are on the cost sheets.
• Review cost sheets for accuracy and completeness.
• Handle all mechanical issues after the sale in a timely manner.
• Actively support the RB Unreserved Commitment to Safety: send everyone home, every day, in the same condition they arrived.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical background

Time management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Independent work

Team-oriented

Physical stamina

Overtime availability

Prioritization

Education

High school diploma or GED

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.

RB Global full‑time employees are offered medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurances. Employees are able to enroll in the 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 – Yard Operations

We conduct hundreds of live auctions each year around the world. The team includes equipment inspectors, yard managers, operators, administrative staff and customer service representatives.

Job Description

The Part‑Time Refurbishing Coordinator supports the operations and sales teams in preparation for sales. The coordinator will work from an office in the yard office.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all auction and non‑auction refurb activities
• Coordinate with up to 10 mechanics at any given time (vendors)
• Manage and schedule paint vendors, seat vendors, and glass vendors
• Communicate with all Territory Managers, Customers/Consignors and suggest refurbishment needed on all equipment
• Work with the Equipment Manager to coordinate picturing of finished items
• Inspect equipment and prepare work orders when no inspectors are onsite
• Manage work orders and completion of all items in a sale (lot size varies)
• Handle all Strategic Account work orders for sale and private treaty
• Track all invoices to ensure they are on the cost sheets
• Review cost sheets for accuracy and completeness
• Handle all mechanical issues after the sale in a timely manner
• Actively support the RB Unreserved Commitment to Safety: send everyone home, every day, in the same condition they arrived
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years of mechanical or service background
• High school graduate or GED equivalent
• Strong time‑management skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a proven ability to build strong relationships
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to establish priorities, work independently, and proceed with objectives without supervision
• Team‑oriented work style
• Willingness to work in a physical environment inside and outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions
• Availability for overtime and weekends during peak auction periods
• Ability to grow auction and non‑auction refurbishment by 10% each quarter