Equipment Inspector

Job title: Equipment Inspector

Company: Ritchie Bros

Job description: Move, Build, Grow your career!

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.

Join us on our journey and move forward with us, build your success, and grow your career.

Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers has an immediate opening for an Equipment Inspector at our Chilliwack, B.C. auction site. This role is ideal for someone with a background in conducting heavy equipment inspections. No auction experience is needed to work in this role, and lots of training will be provided.

The Opportunity:

Our Equipment Inspectors are part of our Detailed Equipment Information (DEI) team. They perform accurate and thorough visual inspections (eg. wear points, damage, hour meter readings, etc) and functional testing (eg. basic operations) on heavy equipment.

In this role you’ll:

Gather and verify equipment inventory information (eg. contract proofs, equipment additions, serial numbers, etc.)

Identify and record equipment components, accessories and asset details

Verify equipment descriptions, based on our Equipment Standards Manual

Ensure the quality of equipment data and other related information

Verify requirements for warranty applicable items

Compose and take photos of the equipment

Provide assistance as required to the DEI Team

Assist the Sales team with appraisals and write-ups in the field between peak periods

Promote a culture where the health and safety of our employees and customers is top priority for all

Actively support the RB Unreserved Commitment to Safety: to send everyone home, every day, the way they came to work, by taking personal responsibility for your safety and safety of your team, co-workers and customers.

Here’s what you bring:

High school graduate with some post-secondary education is a must

Prior experience in equipment management (inspections, inventory and appraisals) and/or inventory control management, preferably in the auction or heavy equipment business

Knowledge of industrial and/or agricultural equipment, trucks and trailers

Proficiency using computers, MS Office Suite products (Word, Excel) and digital cameras

Top-notch written and verbal communication skills (you will be using a 2-way radio and a desk phone)

Good penmanship – we need to be able to read your writing and printing easily

Excellent organizational skills, a keen eye for detail and a commitment to accuracy

Experience working independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment. You thrive working as part of a team, and pitch-in wherever needed

Strong time management skills; the ability to multi-task effectively and prioritize work are essential

A strong customer service orientation

You’re process-oriented, hands-on, and ready to roll up your sleeves to succeed in this role

You like to work hard, and still have fun on the job.

This job will require you to:

Maintain a valid, clean driver’s license

Work both indoors and outdoors year-round, and climb on and off large equipment and trucks

Because we are an event-driven company, we’ll need you to work regular overtime, including weekend hours, at onsite auction sales. You can expect to work extra hours prior to each sale, during each sale, and for after each sale.

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 support you along the way. Here’s how:

Base salary + paid overtime

Affordable, comprehensive medical & dental benefits

RRSP and an Employee Share Plan, both with company match

Ongoing training, professional development and a tuition reimbursement program

Safety equipment subsidy

Meals catered at auction time.

To get an idea of what our auctions are like, you can check out some auction videos on YouTube right here:

Want to learn more about the company? Visit our , or connect with us today through or .

Established in 1958, Ritchie Bros. (NYSE and TSX: RBA) is a global asset management and disposition company, offering customers end-to-end solutions for buying and selling used heavy equipment, trucks and other assets. Operating in a multitude of sectors, including construction, transportation, agriculture, energy, oil and gas, mining, and forestry, the company’s selling channels include: , the world’s largest industrial auctioneer offers live auction events with online bidding; , an online marketplace with featured weekly auctions and providing its exclusive IronClad Assurance® equipment condition certification; , an online marketplace offering multiple price and timing options; , a leading European online equipment listing service; and , offering privately negotiated sales. The company also offers sector-specific solutions including , , , and Cat® auctions, plus equipment financing and leasing through . For more information about the unprecedented choice provided by Ritchie Bros., visit .

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.

Expected salary:

Location: Chilliwack, BC

Job date: Sat, 23 Jan 2021 06:58:38 GMT