Loader Operator

LKQ Corp

Tulsa (OK)

On-site

USD 32,000 - 42,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Fertility Coverage

401k with Generous Company Match

Company Paid Life Insurance and Long‑R

Short-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

PNC Daily Pay Option

Job summary

LKQ Corporation is seeking motivated individuals to join our Tulsa, OK location as a heavy equipment operator and yard support role. You will move salvage vehicles, perform pre-checks, and assist with dismantling and inventory updates using scan guns and tablets.

The role requires 1+ years of heavy equipment experience, basic tech skills, and strong teamwork in a fast-paced environment. Competitive benefits and growth opportunities are available at LKQ.

Qualifications

1+ years of heavy equipment operation experience.
Some automotive background preferred.
Basic technology competence (scan gun, tablet/phone).
Good oral and written communication skills.
Ability to stay calm, cool and collected in a high-pressure, fast-paced work environment.
Must work well with others.

Responsibilities

Operate equipment safely to move salvage vehicles through operation phases.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
Support dismantling and yard operations.
Update inventory using scan gun and tablet/phone; locate vehicles.
Fulfill daily work orders and communicate progress to management.
Perform pre-operational inspections for safety and reliability.
Navigate yard operations safely around pedestrians and trucks.
Load dismantle bays with cars and assist with crushing processes.
Maintain location accuracy and overall yard integrity.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Automotive background

Written & verbal communication

Calm under pressure

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Scan gun

Tablet/Phone apps

Job description

Join the LKQ Family! We're looking for motivated individuals to join our team at LKQ Corporation. With opportunities for growth, competitive benefits, and a supportive work environment, LKQ is the place to be.

Essential Job Duties

Operate equipment safely and responsibly to move salvage vehicles through all phases of the operation, maintain facility grounds and perform snow removal.
Help ensure compliance with all federal, state and local regulations.
Support dismantling and yard operations.
Use scan gun and tablet/phone to update the inventory system on the location of vehicles.
Help ensure fulfillment of daily work orders.
Communicate written and verbally with management and other team members.
Perform other responsibilities as assigned.
Perform pre-operational inspections to ensure equipment is safe for work.
Operate equipment safely and courteously in work areas with pedestrians and other vehicle traffic. Equipment operated may include a wheel loader, car crusher, skid loader, backhoe, forklift, etc...
Check fluids each day equipment is used and lubricate equipment at recommended intervals. Communicate any findings and equipment hours to management.
Prioritize and plan workload to prevent delays to operations.
Use long and short auto salvage forks on the wheel loader to unload car haulers and stage upcoming cars for inventory, dismantling and cuts.
Use bucket to remove snow, spread stone and maintain grounds such as access roads, water drainage, vehicle holding areas and salvage yard.
Assist with regulation compliance and quality assurance of dismantled vehicles before unloading from bay and placing in the salvage yard.
Load dismantle bays with unprocessed cars. Process and crush vehicles that have reached their useful life and load onto scrap haulers for final disposal.
Assist with safety and regulation compliance for the facility in general. Maintain location accuracy and integrity of vehicles placed in the yard.
Perform tasks assigned by dispatch which may include: location checks, part checks, part pulls, etc. Communicate delays and problems promptly with management and affected coworkers.
Assume other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Not responsible for supervising employees.

Minimum 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 be a smooth operator and work well with others.

Preferred Requirements

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

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Basic computer skills.
Basic messages communicated orally. May write brief messages and keep simple records.
Problems encountered are routine, somewhat repetitive and generally solved by following clear directions and procedures.
Decisions generally affect own job or assigned functional area.
Results are defined; sets personal own goals and determines how to achieve results with few or no guidelines to follow; supervisor/manager provides broad guidance and overall direction.
Handle multiple tasks or projects simultaneously with moderate complexity.

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. The employee may be exposed to hazardous situations, conditions, and equipment. Must be able to work in cramped spaces or underneath vehicles that may require getting into awkward positions. May regularly wear personal protective equipment (PPE). May be exposed to extreme temperatures and high noise levels. Travel may be required periodically, including overnight stays (contingent on position requirements). Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds.

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