Yard Worker

Responsibilities

• Perform work outdoors in the yard; draining fluids and removing parts from vehicles in preparation for setting the vehicles in the yard.
• Remove all fluids, lubricants and components (e.g., converters) as required in a safe and efficient manner to prep vehicles for setting in the yard.
• Works primarily outdoors removing vehicle parts from salvage cars. Parts can include but not limited to quarter panels, doors, lids, hoods, axles, and suspension pieces.
• Setting vehicles in the yard as assigned.
• Recording information on vehicles set accurately and in a timely manner.
• May operate a forklift or loader to assist in moving vehicles from process to the yard.
• Clean out debris from vehicles before they go into processing area.
• Pull out batteries to be tested to be resold. Bring charged batteries to the retail area.
• Work with Loader Operator to stage vehicles or pull vehicles in yard properly.
• Walk the yard and place debris in the cars being removed from the yard.
• Dismantle tires.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment.
• Ensure all EPA and OSHA regulations are being met.
• Wear all required PPE.
• Comply with established company policies and procedures.
• Initiate and support the continual improvement of the company's quality improvement system.
• Assume other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Basic Qualifications: High School graduate or G.E.D. equivalent desired.
• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
  • General knowledge and ability to perform relatively simple work.
  • Must be able to work in cooperation with others.
  • Must be attentive to detail and ensure accuracy in work assignments.
  • Must be able to communicate effectively with others.
  • Must have the flexibility to work variable schedules, including weekends.
• Essential Physical Demands/Work Environment:
  • This position requires individuals to constantly be on their feet except when operating machinery.
  • Should not have any lifting restrictions and must not be afraid of heights.
  • Must be able to stand for long periods, sit, walk, push, pull, bend, climb and be able to move/lift up to 75 pounds regularly.
  • Must be able to climb ladders, stairs and withstand heights of more than 15 feet.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.
  • This position works outdoors in all weather conditions with no coverage.
  • Should be able to tolerate high and low temperature levels.
  • The noise level in the work environment is moderately loud.