Yard Staff-Part-Time (Government Services)

Ritchie Bros.; Chambersburg (Franklin County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary plus paid overtime

Catered meals during auctions

Job summary

A leading auction company is seeking a Part Time Yard Staff in Chambersburg, PA. Responsibilities include organizing the auction yard and assisting at auction sites, with comprehensive training provided. Ideal candidates will operate heavy machinery and work collaboratively with others. This role offers competitive pay, including overtime, catered meals during auctions, and opportunities for career advancement within 60 years of experience in the industry.

Qualifications

• Hold and maintain a valid, clean driver’s license.
• Able to work outside year-round, regardless of weather.
• Must be able to climb on, off, and under large equipment.
• Good computer skills and able to learn new programs quickly
• A track-record of working safely and helping others stay safe
• Relate well with customers and team members
• Team-oriented but able to self-start and work independently
• Organized and able to handle multiple tasks with attention to detail
• Commitment to safety and helping others stay safe on site

Responsibilities

• Assist in organizing the auction yard.
• Support safety initiatives and help others work safely.
• Work flexible hours including weekends at auction sites.
• Operate or assist with equipment safely as needed
• Collaborate with team and customers to ensure smooth operations

Skills

Operating heavy machinery

Good spoken and written English

Good computer skills

Organized and attention to detail

Teamwork

Customer focus

Team player

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’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

Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers is looking for an energetic, customer‑focused Part Time Yard Staff. In this role, you’ll help our team to organize the Chambersburg, PA yard for auctions, and you’ll work at our temporary auction sites in the region. No auction experience is needed to work in this role! Lots of hands‑on training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• 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 detailYou like to work hard, but still have fun on the job
• Actively support the RB Unreserved Commitment to Safety: to send everyone home, every day, the way they came to work, by taking personal responsibility for your safety and safety of your team, co‑workers and customers

Qualifications

• 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

Our Success Is Built On The Drive And Dedication Of Our People. As We Grow Around The Globe, There Will Be Many Opportunities To Advance Your Career – We’ve Proven This Throughout Our 60 Plus Years In Business. And, We’ll Help You Achieve Your Own Career Goals. Here’s How

• Base salary plus paid overtime
• Catered meals at auction time