Loader Operator

About the role

Operate equipment in a safe and responsible manner to move salvage vehicles through all phases of the operation, maintain facility grounds, support dismantle and yard operations, and perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Perform preoperational inspections to ensure equipment is safe for work.
• Operate equipment in a safe and courteous manner in work area with pedestrians and other vehicle traffic.
• Check fluids each day equipment is used and lubricate equipment at recommended intervals.
• Communicate any findings and equipment hours to management.
• Prioritize and plan work load to prevent delays to operations.
• Use long and short auto salvage forks on wheel loader to unload car haulers and stage upcoming cars for inventory, dismantle and cuts.
• Use bucket to remove snow, spread stone and maintain grounds such as access roads, water drainage, vehicle holding areas and salvage yard.
• Absorb and communicate delays and problems promptly with management and affected coworkers.
• Assume other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 1+ years of experience.
• Must have heavy equipment operations experience and some automotive background.
• Must possess basic technology competence (scan gun, tablet/phone applications).
• Must have good oral and written communication skills.
• Must possess the ability to stay calm, cool and collected in a high pressure fast paced work environment.
• Must work well with others.

Preferred Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED.
• Previous heavy equipment operating, some computer skills, general maintenance and understanding of mechanical equipment.
• Understanding of automotive components and disassembly.
• Experience in rigging/lifting operations a plus.

Essential Physical Demands/Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, push, pull, squat, bend, reach, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or sit for extended periods of time.
• The employee may be exposed to hazardous situations, conditions, and equipment.
• May regularly wear personal protective equipment (PPE).
• May be exposed to extreme temperatures and high noise levels.
• Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds.