Acting Yard Manager - bid on this great job!

The Company

Established in 1958, Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers is the world's largest auctioneer of industrial equipment, operating through over 110 locations in more than 25 countries around the world. We sell, through unreserved public auctions, a broad range of used and unused construction equipment and trucks to people in all sorts of industries (such as construction, mining, forestry, petroleum, marine, real estate, and agricultural).  We are a public company listed on both the New York and Toronto Stock Exchanges, under the trading symbol RBA. For 50 years we have been known for our innovative auction methods, attention to detail and our total commitment to the unreserved auction. For more information about Ritchie Bros. visit our website at: www.rbauction.com .

 

The Role

The Ritchie Bros. Las Vegas, Nevada sale site has an immediate opening for an Acting Yard Manager. The Acting Yard Manager is responsible for managing all aspects of the yard including team management, vendor and sub-contractor procurement and management, as well as the general organization of the yard to ensure the smooth operation of the Las Vegas location. 

 

The Requirements

We’re looking for a hands-on acting manager who is capable of effectively juggling many things at once!  In this role you’ll be supervising full- and part-time yard staff, you’ll be the go-to person for the sales staff, vendors and on-site sub-contractors and for essentially everything to do with the organization of the yard and the auction sales. 

 

Our ideal candidate will have:

·  Minimum of 3 years experience managing or supervising multi-disciplinary teams.

·  Experience with or knowledge of industrial equipment, trucks and trailers.

·  Excellent organizational and time management skills.

·  Good computer skills.

·  Understanding of local environmental regulations would be an asset.

·  Top-notch communication skills both written and verbal.

·  Good leadership and coaching skills.

·  Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.

·  A good fitness level - this is an active job.

·  A proven track record of working safely and contributing to a safe workplace. 

·  A valid driver’s license.

·  A strong work ethic without sacrificing your sense of humor or your ability to have fun on the job!

 

This role will require you to:

·  Travel to different sale sites in the first 6 mos. for up to 3 weeks at a time for training.

·  Travel regularly to other Ritchie Bros. sale sites across the sales division.

·  Work extra hours in the weeks surrounding each sale.

·  Operate a variety of heavy equipment and trucks.

·  Work outside for the vast majority of the day, sometimes in extreme heat.

 

 

Interested?

Ritchie Bros. offers an excellent total compensation package, including:

·  Company vehicle

·  Performance-based bonus

·  Medical, dental, vision care, life insurance

·  401K and employee share purchase plan, both with employer matching. 

 

This is a valuable opportunity for anyone interested in developing a long-term career with a great company in a unique and fun business. 

 

To make your bid for this excellent position, please apply online at: www.rbauction.com/careers. You’ll find this job by searching our Careers Database under the heading “Auction Yard Staff�.

 This position is open to all qualified applicants who are legally entitled to work in the United States.  Please note that we will contact only those whom we are considering for a personal meeting.