Yard Tech M-F Full-Time & Benefits!
About The Position
The Yard Tech works in the Dismantling department and is responsible for accurately locating, identifying, and safely removing parts from vehicles. The role includes matching parts to work orders or sales invoices, verifying part quality, and delivering clean parts to Quality Control for assurance. The employee may operate lifts, forklifts, torches, power wrenches, power saws, or other heavy machinery after appropriate certification, and may section vehicles to customer specifications. Employees are expected to have their own tools, although Wilbert's provides some tools, and to maintain their assigned company lot vehicle. The position is non-exempt and reports to Quality Control. The job requires a high school diploma or GED, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, along with automotive industry knowledge or experience. A valid driver's license is required. Forklift certification is listed, with training and certification available. Previous experience is beneficial but not required; training and equipment are provided. The work is primarily outdoors and involves prolonged periods on one's feet, exposure to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles, and a smoke-free safety environment. Physical duties include standing, walking, using hands, climbing or balancing, and stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. The employee regularly lifts or moves up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds; lifting devices or assistance are required for heavier merchandise.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience or knowledge in the automotive industry.
- Valid driver's license.
- Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Familiarity with smartphone technology.
- Own tools are expected; some tools are provided by Wilbert's.
- Ability to perform the physical demands of the job, including regularly lifting or moving up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds; lifting devices or assistance are required for heavier merchandise.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience is beneficial but not required.
Responsibilities
- Locate the part specified on a work order or sales invoice and confirm that its description matches the merchandise description.
- Remove vehicle parts within suggested time constraints while working safely.
- Verify part quality and report discrepancies using Automotive Recycling Association (ARA) part systems and guidelines.
- Clean all pulled parts and bring them to Quality Control for quality assurance.
- Move vehicles and parts without causing damage to vehicles, parts, or property, or injuring personnel.
- Operate forklifts or heavy machinery when required and appropriately certified.
- Maintain assigned company lot vehicle.
- Safely and accurately section vehicles to customer specifications when required.
- Follow all safety policies and procedures.
Benefits
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- HSA matching
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Employee Referral Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
