Impactful Salvage Yard Loader Operator

Pick Your Part; Mount Airy (MD); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Pick Your Part in Mount Airy, MD is hiring an equipment operator to move salvage vehicles through all phases, keep the yard clean, and ensure regulatory compliance. You will use scan guns and tablets to update the inventory on location and support dismantle and yard operations while meeting daily work orders.

The role requires 1+ years of heavy equipment experience, basic automotive knowledge, and solid communication skills.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of heavy equipment experience is required.
• Some automotive background is preferred.
• Basic technology competence with scan guns and tablets.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to stay calm in a fast paced environment.
• Team player who works well with others.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment (wheel loader, car crusher, skid steer, forklift) safely.
• Move salvage vehicles through all operation phases and maintain grounds.
• Check fluids daily and lubricate equipment; report findings to management.
• Update inventory using scan guns and tablets; ensure location accuracy.
• Support dismantle and yard operations and fulfill daily work orders.
• Communicate delays or problems promptly with management and coworkers.
• Perform duties as dispatched and assist with safety/regulatory compliance.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Automotive knowledge

Technology literacy

Communication skills

Teamwork

Safety conscious

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Scan gun

Tablet/Phone apps

Inventory software

Job description

Pick Your Part in Mount Airy, MD is hiring an equipment operator to move salvage vehicles through all phases, keep the yard clean, and ensure regulatory compliance. You will use scan guns and tablets to update the inventory on location and support dismantle and yard operations while meeting daily work orders.

The role requires 1+ years of heavy equipment experience, basic automotive knowledge, and solid communication skills.