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Ritchie Bros.

Asset management and heavy equipment auctions

Loader Operator 1

Forklift & Powered Equipment OperationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeHartford, CT, USA$22 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A valid driver's license and a high school diploma or equivalent are required.
  • Candidates must be able to apply security, maintenance, and safety procedures to protect company and customer assets.
  • Candidates must be able to use personal protective equipment such as safety gloves and safety glasses.
  • Candidates must recognize potentially unsafe situations, avoid accidents, and respond appropriately when accidents occur.
  • Candidates must follow industry-specific regulations for handling hazardous materials.
  • Candidates must be able to constantly lift, carry, push, or pull up to 20 pounds; frequently handle up to 50 pounds; and occasionally handle over 100 pounds.
  • Candidates must be able to constantly reach outward, handle and finger objects, stand, walk, and sit, and frequently bend, squat, kneel, twist, turn, climb, and crawl.
  • Candidates must remain alert to hazards associated with heavy equipment and other vehicles in the work area.
  • An upbeat demeanor is necessary for positive customer interactions.

Responsibilities

  • Use a front-end loader to move vehicles and other equipment around the facility.
  • Load and unload trucks delivering or picking up vehicles.
  • Perform routine equipment inspections and basic maintenance to ensure the loader is functional and safe to operate.
  • Maintain lot inventory of vehicles and parts.
  • Document and record vehicle information, perform vehicle improvements such as shrink wrapping and steam cleaning, and conduct light maintenance in preparation for sale.
  • Guide visitors or direct them to the appropriate person for assistance.
  • Remain calm and alert and actively avoid safety hazards or property damage while operating a front-end loader or other heavy equipment.
  • Maintain a safe work environment by promptly reporting company policy violations to a supervisor or manager.

Desired Qualifications

  • Forklift or front-end loader operating experience, including experience with Volvo L90G and L90H loaders, is preferred.
  • Experience in the automotive, collision repair, or a related field is strongly preferred.
  • Knowledge of cars or general mechanical knowledge is beneficial.
  • Teamwork is important to success in the role.

About the Company

Ritchie Bros.

Asset management and heavy equipment auctions

Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers connects buyers and sellers of heavy machinery, trucks, and other assets through auctions and asset-management services. Its core products are live and online auctions plus disposition and asset-management solutions that help sellers convert surplus equipment into cash and help buyers find and bid on used equipment. The auction process works by listing assets for sale in catalogs and conducting bidding—historically unreserved auctions and now increasingly online platforms—so buyers can bid from anywhere and sellers can reach a global audience. The company differentiates itself with a long history of transparency and integrity, a global footprint across more than 20 countries, and a shift toward online auctions that expands access and efficiency for both sides of the market. The goal is to provide a trusted, scalable marketplace that maximizes recovery for asset owners while delivering broad, convenient access to buyers worldwide.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Westchester, IL
Founded
1958

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