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Job Description Wheel Loader Operator - ( 2200001R ) **Description**
**A growing global company. Endless career and development opportunities.** When you join Ritchie Bros., youll be part of a diverse, global team thats focused on delivering great customer experiences. Our culture is centered around people and guided by our core values of Integrity, Unity and Vision. Learn more about our culture and commitment to diversity and inclusion at . If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and are passionate about making a difference, we invite you to join our growing team. Whether youre out in the field or back at your office, youll be helping us achieve our vision of becoming the trusted global marketplace for insights, services and transaction solutions for commercial assets. Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers is looking for an energetic, customer-focused **Wheel Loader/Operator who will be based in Montreal**. In this role, you'll help our team to organize the Montreal 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. **The Opportunity:** Under the direction of the Yard Manager, the Yard Worker safely receives, processes, lines up, sale day support and check-out consigned equipment for the auction. Strict adherence to the Ritchie Bros. standard of customer service is expected of the Yard Worker at all times. *In this position you'll:*
* Receive/release (checks-in/checks-out) consigned equipment for auction
* Use an auction listing to line up equipment for display prior to auction
* Drive/operate heavy and light equipment
* Perform facility inspections (per checklists) and provides housekeeping or maintenance services as necessary
* Perform basic maintenance on RBA owned equipment
* Manage keys for equipment
* Operate forklift to load/unload stationary row equipment
* Boost equipment
* Basic assembly of equipment i.e. dozer blades, etc.
* Check fluid and fuel levels on equipment
* Lot number equipment
* Recognize that Yard Staff are an integral part of the internal communications network in the yard
* Set out signage, flagging, and trash receptacles for auction day
* Drive sound truck
* Hold This item for sale sign (stick person)
* Place operators in rolling stock
* Park sold equipment on the ramp.
**Here's what you bring:**
* Experience operating heavy machinery; wheel loader operator experience preferred
* Able to operate a large 36,000 lbs forklift is an asset
* Good spoken and written English is required
* Informal sales leadership experience preferred
* Strong 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.
*This job will require you to:*
* Hold and maintain a valid, clean drivers 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.
**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 weve proven this throughout our 55+ years in business. And, we'll take care of you along the way. Heres how:
* Base salary + paid overtime
* Comprehensive, affordable medical and dental benefits
* RRSP and an Employee Share Plan, both with company match
* Ongoing training, professional development and a tuition reimbursement program
* Meals catered at auction time.
Ritchie Bros. has grown from a small-town auctioneer to a global asset management and disposition company. Through , we help our customers buy and sell a wide range of used and unused equipment for construction, mining, transportation, agriculture, oil & gas, lifting & material handling, forestry & other industries. Ritchie Bros. is an equal opportunity employer and ensures nondiscrimination in all activities in accordance with all applicable laws. This position is open to all qualified applicants who are legally entitled to work in the country in which this job is located. Candidate selection is made by Talent Acquisition. Only electronic applications can be accepted. No agency calls, please. If you require any accommodation, please send an email to: ...@rbauction.com. **Primary Location**
: CA-QC-Mont Saint Hilaire