Salvage Yard Technician: Heavy Equipment & Fluids

Pickers Shreveport LLC; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Pickers-Shreveport-LL is seeking a hands-on FT non-exempt worker to receive and stage salvage vehicles, remove fluids and batteries, and prepare vehicles for sale. You will operate heavy equipment while adhering to safety and SOP guidelines, ensuring efficient yard operations.

Responsibilities include coordinating with the Yard Lead, handling catalytic converters removal, and maintaining defluiding tools. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs, work outdoors in varying conditions, and transport

Qualifications

• Basic mechanical knowledge and general working knowledge of automotive parts.
• Experience with basic power tools, forklift operation, and heavy equipment preferred.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and SOPs.
• Stand, walk, lift 50lbs, and stretch as required by task.
• Reliable transportation to work.

Responsibilities

• Receive salvage vehicles, unload, stage, and move salvage vehicles on property using heavy equipment.
• Remove fluids from salvage vehicles using appropriate equipment and written process.
• Remove catalytic converters from salvage vehicles.
• Remove batteries from salvage vehicles and charge for sale preparation.
• Care for and control auto defluiding tools and equipment.
• Operate heavy equipment to avoid ruts, potholes, or standing water on wet/soft ground.
• Coordinate with Yard Lead on moving salvage vehicles on company property.
• Health, safety, and environmental compliance.
• Comply with employee handbook and SOPs.

Skills

Basic mechanical knowledge

General working knowledge of autoParts

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Power tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Pickers-Shreveport-LL is seeking a hands-on FT non-exempt worker to receive and stage salvage vehicles, remove fluids and batteries, and prepare vehicles for sale. You will operate heavy equipment while adhering to safety and SOP guidelines, ensuring efficient yard operations.

Responsibilities include coordinating with the Yard Lead, handling catalytic converters removal, and maintaining defluiding tools. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs, work outdoors in varying conditions, and transport