Automotive Salvage Yard Worker

About the role

Perform work outdoors in the yard, draining fluids and removing parts from vehicles in preparation for setting the vehicles in the yard.

Responsibilities

• Remove all fluids, lubricants and components (i.e., converters) as required in a safe and efficient manner to prepare vehicles for setting in the yard.
• Work primarily outdoors removing vehicle parts from salvage cars. Parts can include, but are not limited to, quarter panels, doors, lids, hoods, axles and suspension pieces.
• Set vehicles in the yard as assigned. Record information on vehicles set accurately and in a timely manner.
• May operate a forklift or loader to assist in moving vehicles from processing to the yard.
• Clean out debris from vehicles before they go into the processing area.
• Pull out batteries to be tested for resale. Bring charged batteries to the retail area.
• Work with the Loader Operator to stage vehicles or pull vehicles in the yard properly.
• Walk the yard and place debris in the cars being removed from the yard.
• Dismantle tires.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment.
• Ensure all EPA and OSHA regulations are being met.
• Wear all required PPE.
• Comply with established company policies and procedures.
• Initiate and support the continual improvement of the company's quality improvement system.
• Assume other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Basic Qualifications:

• High School graduate or G.E.D. equivalent desired.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• General knowledge and ability to perform relatively simple work.
• Must be able to work in cooperation with others.
• Must be attentive to detail and ensure accuracy in work assignments.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with others.
• Must have the flexibility to work variable schedules, including weekends.

Essential Physical Demands/Work Environment:

• This position requires individuals to constantly be on their feet except when operating machinery.
• Should not have any lifting restrictions and must not be afraid of heights.
• Must be able to stand for long periods, sit, walk, push, pull, bend, climb and be able to move/lift up to 75 pounds regularly.
• Must be able to climb ladders, stairs and withstand heights of more than 15 feet.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.
• This position works outdoors in all weather conditions with no coverage.
• Should be able to tolerate high and low temperature levels.
• The noise level in the work environment is moderately loud.