Drain Technician

Foss Recycling•Winston-Salem, NC

21h

About The Position

Foss Recycling is seeking a dependable, safety-conscious Drain Technician to support vehicle recycling and processing operations. The role prepares vehicles for placement in the U-Pull-It field or for crushing by removing automotive fluids, tires, batteries, catalytic converters, mercury switches, and other designated materials. It also involves identifying, inventorying, documenting, and placing vehicles while maintaining safe equipment operations, environmental compliance, and an organized work area. The position works in coordination with the Location/U-Pull-It Manager, inventory personnel, cashiers, equipment operators, and other employees. The technician is expected to demonstrate honesty, accountability, customer service, hard work, and teamwork, and to follow company procedures, safety policies, environmental requirements, and management instructions. Work may take place indoors, outdoors, and in covered areas under varying weather conditions.

Requirements

Demonstrated honesty, accountability, commitment to customer service, strong work ethic, and ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Basic knowledge of automobiles, vehicle components, and general automotive systems.
Ability to learn and follow vehicle fluid drainage and dismantling procedures.
Ability to safely use assigned hand tools, air tools, and vehicle-processing equipment.
Ability to follow workplace safety, environmental, and material-handling procedures.
Ability to understand and follow written and verbal work instructions.
Ability to communicate clearly in English as needed to perform assigned duties safely and accurately.
Basic mathematical, reading, writing, and recordkeeping skills, including accurate completion of vehicle inventory sheets and supporting documentation.
Ability to remain alert around vehicles, heavy equipment, and moving machinery.
Ability to work independently and effectively as part of a team.
Ability to work indoors, outdoors, and in covered work areas under varying weather conditions.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods; frequently bend, twist, reach, stoop, kneel, and use hands and arms; and perform overhead work using approved tools and equipment.

Responsibilities

Prepare incoming vehicles for placement in the U-Pull-It field or for crushing according to company procedures.
Safely drain gasoline, engine oil, transmission fluid, antifreeze, and other designated automotive fluids using approved equipment and procedures.
Remove batteries, catalytic converters, mercury switches, tires, and other designated materials as required; demount tires from rims when assigned.
Remove trash, clothing, jacks, and other designated loose materials from vehicles before processing.
Verify required fluid drainage and component removal before releasing vehicles to the next processing stage; report vehicles that cannot be safely or completely processed.
Handle and store recovered fluids, components, and recyclable materials in designated areas.
Verify vehicle stock numbers and inventory identification; record stock numbers, row numbers, placement locations, and processing details accurately.
Place processed vehicles in designated field locations or direct them to the appropriate crushing area, coordinating safe movement with equipment operators.
Communicate vehicle placement and inventory information to cashiers or designated inventory personnel and promptly report movements, discrepancies, or incomplete information.
Operate or assist with loaders, forklifts, skid steers, Bobcats, and other authorized equipment when trained and qualified; use approved hand tools, air tools, and processing equipment safely.
Inspect tools and equipment before use, report defects or unsafe conditions, and support equipment cleaning and housekeeping as assigned.
Follow company safety policies, environmental procedures, operating instructions, required training, and applicable safety and environmental requirements.
Use required personal protective equipment and established engineering controls, administrative procedures, and safe work practices.
Collect, separate, label, store, and manage recovered automotive fluids and regulated components properly; prevent unauthorized fluid releases.
Immediately report spills, injuries, near misses, equipment damage, unsafe conditions, and environmental concerns; stop work and notify management when there is an immediate safety concern.
Complete vehicle inventory sheets and processing documentation legibly and accurately, and submit required documents to the Inventory Clerk daily.
Maintain clean, orderly, and reasonably hazard-free drain, vehicle-processing, and holding areas; keep tools, fluids, and components in approved storage locations.
Use work time productively, support operational needs, and communicate recurring problems or opportunities to improve procedures, vehicle handling, processing time, and organization.
Communicate professionally with coworkers, customers, management, and other personnel; coordinate vehicle status and placement across teams and departments.
Participate in regularly scheduled recycling team meetings and assist the Location/U-Pull-It Manager with related operational responsibilities as assigned.
Stay informed about updated procedures, materials, and regulations relevant to assigned work.