
Equipment Inspector
Key Skills
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 Dutch 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.
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.
Core Responsibilities
The Equipment Inspector performs visual inspections and functional testing on heavy equipment while maintaining accurate inventory records. They also assist the sales team with appraisals and ensure all equipment data meets company standards.
Requirements
Candidates should have prior experience in equipment management or inventory control and possess knowledge of industrial or agricultural machinery. Proficiency in MS Office and strong communication skills are required, along with the ability to work both independently and within a team.
About RBGlobal
Industry: Machinery Manufacturing
Company size: 1,001-5,000 employees
Founded in 1958, Ritchie Bros. (NYSE & TSX: RBA) is the world’s largest and most trusted marketplace for used equipment, trucks, and industrial assets. We connect local sellers to global buyers, providing real results. Across construction and transportation to agriculture, energy, mining, and forestry, we combine the reach of a global marketplace with personalized local support. Our selling channels - Ritchie Bros., IronPlanet, Marketplace-E, Boom & Bucket and GovPlanet - give customers flexible ways to buy and sell backed by inspections, market insights, and proven performance. As part of RB Global, we make doing business easier at every step through a connected family of brands, including Rouse Services, SmartEquip, VeriTread, and more. Follow us for equipment market insights, industry trends, customer stories, and updates from across the RB Global network.