Automotive Yard Cleaner

Pick Your Part Southeast LLC; Avondale (TN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

401k with Generous Company Match

Company Paid Life Insurance and Long‑​

Short-Term Disability

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Pick Your Part Southeast LLC in Avondale, TN is seeking a hands-on yard worker to remove vehicle parts, drain fluids, and prep cars for the yard. You will work outdoors, ensure safety, and support EPA/OSHA compliance while learning and growing in a busy salvage environment.

The role involves dismantling parts, operating a forklift when required, and keeping the yard orderly with accurate records. Competitive hourly pay plus a $1 raise after 90 days and a $1,000 hiring bonus are offered.

Qualifications

• High School/GED desired.
• Able to work outdoors and lift up to 75 pounds.
• Able to stand long hours and work in variable weather.
• Able to communicate effectively with others.
• Willing to work weekends and variable schedules.

Responsibilities

• Dismantle tires and remove parts from salvage cars.
• Drain all fluids and prep vehicles for yard placement.
• Operate forklift/loader to move vehicles as needed.
• Maintain yard cleanliness and safety compliance.
• Record vehicle information accurately and promptly.

Skills

General knowledge

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Communication

Flexible schedule

Education

High School / GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Description

At Pick Your Part, we hire hardworking people who enjoy hands‑on work and helping others. As a leader in used auto parts, our team keeps customers on the road—with opportunities to learn, grow, and build a career.

Perform work outdoors in the yard; draining fluids and removing parts from vehicles in preparation for setting the vehicles in the yard.

• Help to keep the yard clean and trash removed.


• 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


• Dismantle tires


• Remove all fluids, lubricants and components (ie: 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


• 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


• 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.


• They 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.


• They 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 is 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.

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Pay:

$19.00hr + $1.00 Increase after 90 Days!

Bonus:

$1,000 Hiring Bonus: Eligible employees will receive $500 after completing 90 days of employment and the remaining $500 after completing 6 months of employment. Employees must be actively employed at the time of each payment to qualify.

Benefits:

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance


• Paid Time Off


• 401k with Generous Company Match


• Company Paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability


• Short-Term Disability


• Employee Discounts

Why Apply:

• Steady, full-time work


• Competitive hourly pay


• Consistent schedule


• Opportunity for long-term growth


• Fast hiring process