Fluid Tech

Pick Your Part•Bakersfield, CA

8h•$20•Onsite

About The Position

The Fluid Tech works primarily outdoors in the yard, preparing salvage vehicles for placement by safely and efficiently draining fluids and lubricants and removing required components. The role includes removing parts such as quarter panels, doors, lids, hoods, axles, and suspension pieces; setting vehicles in the yard; and accurately recording information about vehicles that have been set. The Fluid Tech may operate a forklift or loader to help move vehicles from processing to the yard and works with the Loader Operator to stage or position vehicles. Other duties include clearing debris from vehicles before they enter processing, removing batteries for testing and resale, bringing charged batteries to the retail area, walking the yard to place debris in vehicles being removed, and dismantling tires. The employee must maintain a safe, clean work environment, wear required PPE, and comply with EPA and OSHA regulations, company policies, and procedures. The role also supports continual improvement of the company’s quality improvement system and may include other assigned duties.

Requirements

High school graduate or G.E.D. equivalent desired.
General knowledge and ability to perform relatively simple work.
Ability to work cooperatively with others.
Attention to detail and accuracy in work assignments.
Ability to communicate effectively with others.
Flexibility to work variable schedules, including weekends.
Ability to stand for long periods and to sit, walk, push, pull, bend, and climb.
Ability to move or lift up to 75 pounds regularly, with no lifting restrictions.
Ability to climb ladders and stairs and tolerate heights of more than 15 feet; must not be afraid of heights.
Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions without coverage and tolerate high and low temperatures.
Ability to work around moving mechanical parts and in a moderately loud environment.

Responsibilities

Drain fluids and lubricants and remove required components from vehicles in a safe and efficient manner.
Remove salvage vehicle parts, including items such as quarter panels, doors, lids, hoods, axles, and suspension pieces.
Set vehicles in the yard as assigned and accurately record information about vehicles set.
Operate a forklift or loader as needed to move vehicles from processing to the yard.
Work with the Loader Operator to stage vehicles or position them properly in the yard.
Remove debris from vehicles before they enter the processing area.
Pull batteries for testing and resale, and bring charged batteries to the retail area.
Walk the yard and place debris in vehicles being removed from the yard.
Dismantle tires.
Maintain a safe and clean work environment.
Ensure EPA and OSHA regulations are followed and wear all required PPE.
Comply with company policies and procedures.
Initiate and support continual improvement of the company’s quality improvement system.
Perform other duties as assigned.