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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-timeCulpeper, VA, USA$20 - $20.50 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A valid driver's license is required.
  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • Ability to apply security, maintenance, and safety procedures to protect company and customer assets.
  • Ability to use personal protective equipment, including safety gloves and safety glasses.
  • Ability to recognize unsafe situations and respond appropriately when accidents occur.
  • Ability to follow industry-specific regulations for handling hazardous materials.
  • Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 20 pounds constantly, up to 50 pounds frequently, and over 100 pounds occasionally.
  • Ability to constantly reach outward, handle and finger objects, stand, walk, and sit.
  • Ability to frequently bend, squat, kneel, twist, turn, climb, and crawl.
  • Ability to work primarily outdoors in all types of weather.
  • Ability to remain alert to hazards associated with heavy equipment and vehicles in the work area.
  • An upbeat demeanor and positive customer-interaction approach are required.
  • Teamwork and general mechanical knowledge are required for the role.

Responsibilities

  • Utilize 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 responsibility for lot inventory of vehicles and parts.
  • Document and record vehicle information.
  • Perform vehicle improvements such as shrink wrapping and steam cleaning, along with light maintenance, in preparation for sale.
  • Assist visitors by providing guidance or directing them to the appropriate person for additional assistance.
  • Remain calm and alert while operating a front-end loader or other heavy equipment and actively avoid safety hazards or property damage.
  • 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 experience.
  • Experience in the automotive, collision repair, or a related field.

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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