Loader Operator - Part-time

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.

Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers is looking for an energetic, customer-focused Loader Operator (Part-Time) who will be based in Grand Prairie, Alberta.

Individual compensation packages are based on several factors unique to each candidate, including geographic location, experience, qualifications, and other job-related reasons.

What We Offer

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+ years in business. And, we'll take care of you along the way. Here’s how:

Base salary + paid overtime

Catered meals at auction time 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