Automotive Yard Worker

Pick Your Part; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Pick Your Part in Baltimore is seeking a hardworking Yard Worker to perform outdoor vehicle dismantling and parts removal in a fast-paced salvage yard.

Duties include draining fluids, removing components, setting vehicles in the yard, operating basic loaders, and keeping the work area clean and safe in compliance with EPA and OSHA regulations.

This full-time role emphasizes teamwork, attention to detail, and reliable attendance, with opportunities for growth and a competitive hourly wage.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or GED equivalent.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather.
• Teamwork and cooperation with others.
• Attentive to detail and accuracy in work assignments.
• Effective communication and safety-consciousness.

Responsibilities

• Remove fluids and vehicle components in a safe, efficient manner.
• Dismantle and remove parts from salvage vehicles outdoors.
• Set vehicles in the yard and record information accurately and promptly.
• Operate basic yard equipment as needed to move vehicles.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment and comply with EPA/OSHA regulations.
• Wear required PPE and follow company policies.
• Assist in continual improvement of the quality system and process.

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.

Responsibilities

• Remove all fluids, lubricants and components (ie: converters) as required in a safe and efficient manner to prep vehicles for setting in the yard.
• Work primarily outdoors removing vehicle parts from salvage cars; parts can include but are not limited to quarter panels, doors, lids, hoods, axles, and suspension pieces.
• Set vehicles in the yard as assigned and record information on vehicles set accurately and in a timely manner.
• Operate a forklift or loader to assist in moving vehicles from process to the yard.
• Clean out debris from vehicles before they go into the processing area.
• Pull out batteries to be tested for resale, bring charged batteries to the retail area.
• Work with the Loader Operator to stage vehicles or pull vehicles in the 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

• High School graduate or G.E.D. equivalent desired.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• General knowledge and ability to perform relatively simple work.
• Ability to work in cooperation with others.
• Attentive to detail and ensure accuracy in work assignments.
• Effective communication skills with others.
• Flexibility to work variable schedules, including weekends.

Essential Physical Demands / Work Environment

• Constantly on feet except when operating machinery.
• No lifting restrictions and not afraid of heights.
• Ability to stand for long periods, sit, walk, push, pull, bend, climb and move/lift up to 75 pounds regularly.
• Ability to climb ladders, stairs and withstand heights of more than 15 feet.
• Regular exposure to moving mechanical parts.
• Outdoors in all weather conditions with no coverage.
• Tolerance for high and low temperature levels.
• Moderately loud noise level in the work environment.

Why Apply

• Steady, full-time work.
• Competitive hourly pay.
• Consistent schedule.
• Opportunity for long-term growth.
• Fast hiring process.