The Refurbishing Coordinator supports the operations and sales teams in preparation for sales. The Refurbishing Coordinator will have an office based in the yard office.
Responsibilities- Coordinate all auction and non-auction refurb activities
- Coordinate with as many as 10 mechanics at any given time (vendors)
- Manage and schedule paint vendor, seat vendor, and glass vendor
- Communicates with all Territory Managers, Customers/ Consigners and suggests refurb needed on all equipment
- Work with the Equipment Manager to coordinate picturing of finished items.
- May be called upon, when there are no inspectors onsite, the coordinator will need to inspect equipment so they can do work orders.
- Manage work orders and completion of all items in a sale (lot size varies).
- Handle all Strategic Account work orders for sale and private treaty.
- Track all invoices to make sure they are on the cost sheets.
- Review cost sheets to make sure they are accurate and all work is accounted for
- Handle all mechanical issues after the sale in a timely manner
- 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.
- Must have: 2+ years of mechanical or service background
- High school graduate or GED equivalent
- Strong time-management skills and able to proactively manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills with a proven ability to build strong relationships
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to establish priorities, work independently, and proceed with objectives without supervision
- Work well in a team environment
- Work in physical environment requiring the employee to work both inside and outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions
- May be requested to work overtime and weekends during peak auction periods
- Grow Auction and Non-auction refurb by 10 percent each quarter
About the team - Yard Operations
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.
Skills Required
- 2+ years of mechanical or service background
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- Strong time-management skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build strong relationships
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to establish priorities, work independently, and proceed without supervision
- Ability to work well in a team environment
- Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather and environmental conditions
- Availability for overtime and weekends during peak auction periods
- Ability to grow auction and non-auction refurbishment by 10 percent each quarter
Ritchie Bros. Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Ritchie Bros. and has not been reviewed or approved by Ritchie Bros..
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Affordable Benefits — Medical coverage is often considered very affordable, with low employee costs noted as a differentiator. Benefits begin on day one, which strengthens perceived value.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO and paid holidays are part of the standard package across regions under RB Global. Day‑one eligibility and clear time‑off programs contribute to a well‑rounded offering.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match in the U.S. and RRSP match in Canada are offered, alongside an ESPP for employee ownership. These programs indicate solid retirement support across locations.
Ritchie Bros. Insights
What We Do
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: Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers, the world’s largest industrial auctioneer offers live auction events with online bidding; IronPlanet, an online marketplace with featured weekly auctions and providing its exclusive IronClad Assurance® equipment condition certification; MarketplaceE, an online marketplace offering multiple price and timing options; Mascus, a leading European online equipment listing service; and Ritchie Bros. Private Treaty, offering privately negotiated sales. The company also offers sector-specific solutions including GovPlanet, TruckPlanet, Kruse Energy Auctioneers, and Cat® auctions, plus equipment financing and leasing through Ritchie Bros. Financial Services. For more information about the unprecedented choice provided by Ritchie Bros., visit RitchieBros.com.
