Yard Worker
About The Position
The Yard Worker performs outdoor work preparing salvage vehicles for placement in the yard. The role removes fluids, lubricants, and vehicle components safely and efficiently; removes salvageable parts; records information about vehicles placed in the yard; and may use a forklift or loader to move vehicles. The worker also cleans debris from vehicles, removes batteries for testing and resale, dismantles tires, and helps stage vehicles with the Loader Operator. The position requires maintaining a safe and clean work environment, following EPA and OSHA regulations, wearing required personal protective equipment, and complying with company policies and procedures. The worker also supports continual improvement of the company’s quality improvement system and performs other duties as assigned. Work takes place outdoors in all weather conditions, with exposure to moving mechanical parts and moderately loud noise.
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.
- Able to work on their feet except when operating machinery and stand for long periods.
- No lifting restrictions; able to sit, walk, push, pull, bend, climb, and regularly move or lift up to 75 pounds.
- Able to climb ladders and stairs and withstand heights greater than 15 feet.
- Able to tolerate high and low temperatures and outdoor work in all weather conditions.
Responsibilities
- Remove fluids, lubricants, and components from vehicles safely and efficiently before vehicles are placed in the yard.
- Remove vehicle parts from salvage cars, including quarter panels, doors, lids, hoods, axles, and suspension pieces.
- Set vehicles in the yard as assigned and accurately record information about them in a timely manner.
- Operate a forklift or loader as needed to move vehicles from processing to the yard.
- Clean debris out of vehicles before they enter the processing area.
- Remove batteries for testing and resale, and bring charged batteries to the retail area.
- Work with the Loader Operator to stage vehicles or properly pull vehicles into the yard.
- Walk the yard and place debris in cars being removed from the yard.
- Dismantle tires.
- Maintain a safe and clean work environment.
- Ensure EPA and OSHA regulations are met 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
