Yard Operations Associate – Heavy Equipment Auctions

Ritchie Bros.; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with company match

15 days PTO

Job summary

Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers in Wisconsin is seeking yard staff to safely receive, process, line up, and support sale days for consignments at live auctions.

The role covers equipment inspection, operating a range of vehicles, and upholding RB Global customer service standards in a fast-paced yard environment. Roles include full‑time and part‑time positions across multiple shifts with emphasis on safety, teamwork, and reliable maintenance of auction equipment.

Qualifications

• Good customer service to both internal and external customers.

Responsibilities

• Receives/releases 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

Customer service

Job description

Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers in Wisconsin is seeking yard staff to safely receive, process, line up, and support sale days for consignments at live auctions.

The role covers equipment inspection, operating a range of vehicles, and upholding RB Global customer service standards in a fast-paced yard environment. Roles include full‑time and part‑time positions across multiple shifts with emphasis on safety, teamwork, and reliable maintenance of auction equipment.