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Ritchie Bros.

Asset management and heavy equipment auctions

Loader Operator 1

Forklift & Powered Equipment OperationPosted on Nov 13
Full-timeSpringfield, MO, USA$18 - $21In-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Candidates must have a valid driver's license and a high school diploma or equivalent.
  • 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, including safety gloves and safety glasses.
  • Candidates must recognize potentially unsafe situations and respond appropriately when accidents occur.
  • Candidates must follow industry-specific regulations related to handling hazardous materials.
  • Candidates must be able to constantly lift, carry, push, or pull up to 20 pounds; frequently lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds; and occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull more than 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 be able to work primarily outdoors in all types of weather and remain alert to hazards associated with heavy equipment and other vehicles.
  • Candidates need an upbeat demeanor for positive customer interactions.
  • Candidates with knowledge of cars or general mechanical knowledge may be a good fit.

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 inspections and basic maintenance to keep equipment fully functional and ensure the loader is 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 perform light maintenance in preparation for sale.
  • Guide visitors or direct them to the appropriate person for assistance.
  • Remain calm, alert, and actively avoid potential safety hazards or property damage while operating a front-end loader or other heavy equipment.
  • Maintain a safe work environment by immediately reporting company-policy violations to a supervisor or manager.

Desired Qualifications

  • Forklift or front-end loader operating experience, including Volvo L90G and L90H models, is preferred.
  • Experience in the automotive, collision repair, or a related field is strongly preferred.

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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