Salvage Yard Loader Operator - Safe Vehicle Handling

Pick Your Part; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Pick Your Part seeks a skilled heavy equipment operator to manage vehicles through salvage yard operations. You will operate wheel loaders, car crushers, and forklifts, perform inspections, and ensure accurate inventory updates using scan guns and tablets.

The role requires good communication and the ability to work under pressure. Responsibilities include supporting dismantle and yard activities, ensuring safety compliance, and completing daily work orders while maintaining grounds and timely

Qualifications

• Must have 1+ years of heavy equipment operations experience.
• Must possess basic technology competence (scan gun, tablet/phone applications).
• Must have good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to stay calm in a high pressure fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate wheel loader, car crusher, skid loader, forklift and related equipment safely.
• Update inventory using scan gun and tablet on location.
• Perform preoperational inspections and report issues to management.
• Support dismantle and yard operations and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Assist with safety, quality assurance, and location accuracy of vehicles in the yard.
• Complete daily work orders and communicate delays or problems promptly.

Skills

Heavy equipment operations

Safety awareness

Team communication

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Scan gun

Tablet/phone inventory apps

Job description

Pick Your Part seeks a skilled heavy equipment operator to manage vehicles through salvage yard operations. You will operate wheel loaders, car crushers, and forklifts, perform inspections, and ensure accurate inventory updates using scan guns and tablets.

The role requires good communication and the ability to work under pressure. Responsibilities include supporting dismantle and yard activities, ensuring safety compliance, and completing daily work orders while maintaining grounds and timely