Yard Attendant

Vehicle Management Solutions • Chicago, IL

4d • $0 - $19 • Onsite

About The Position

The Yard Attendant/Assistant manages and maintains the yard so vehicles are organized, safe, and ready for towing operations. The role involves receiving and documenting towed vehicles, conducting basic damage inspections, helping prepare vehicles for towing, maintaining yard equipment and vehicles, and coordinating yard activities with dispatchers, drivers, and other team members. The position requires a dependable worker who can work outdoors in varied weather and perform physically demanding tasks. Compensation is described as competitive and based on experience.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a similar role, preferably in the towing or automotive industry; experience is not required.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Basic mechanical knowledge and ability to perform minor vehicle inspections and maintenance.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to lift heavy objects and work in a physically demanding environment.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays, as needed.
• Must pass a background check.
• Must pass a drug test.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, and bend as needed; may sit for prolonged periods and walk on uneven surfaces.
• Ability to reach above shoulder height and below the waist, and lift as required throughout the workday; must be able to lift up to 70 pounds at times.

Responsibilities

• Organize and maintain the yard to maximize space and efficiency.
• Receive incoming towed vehicles and accurately document their arrival.
• Perform basic vehicle damage inspections and report findings to management.
• Assist with preparing vehicles for towing, including safely securing and hooking them up.
• Follow safety protocols and procedures.
• Keep the yard clean and free of debris, including removing snow and ice during inclement weather.
• Assist drivers and team members with loading, unloading, and securing vehicles.
• Maintain accurate records of vehicle inventory and movements within the yard.
• Communicate with dispatchers, drivers, and team members to coordinate yard activities.
• Perform routine maintenance on yard equipment and vehicles as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed