Equipment Inspector - Part-Time in Toronto, Ontario, Canada (# 290)

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About Us

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 in numerous industries including construction, transportation, agriculture, energy, oil and gas, mining, and forestry. Our mission is to create compelling business solutions for the world's builders to easily and confidently exchange equipment. Learn more about us at: https://www.ritchiebros.com/ 

About The Team

We conduct hundreds of live auctions each year around the world. It takes a hardworking team of energetic people in a wide variety of full-time and part-time roles to conduct a successful multi-million dollar auction – from equipment inspectors, yard managers and operators to administrative staff and customer service representatives.  

Job Description

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

Responsibilities

  • Responsible to gather and verify equipment inventory information (eg. contract proofs, equipment additions, serial numbers, etc.).
  • Charged with Identifying and recording equipment components, accessories, and asset details.
  • Accountable for verifying equipment descriptions, based on our Equipment Standards Manual.
  • Ensure the quality of equipment data and other related information.
  • Responsible for verifying requirements for warranty applicable items.
  • Liable for composing and taking 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.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Fluency in French and/or English.
  • 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.

EEOC

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.

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Job Attributes

Job ID

290

Category

Inspection Operations

Workplace

On-site

Location

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Type

Part time