Tire Breakdown Technician

PYP; Chula Vista (CA); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

PYP in Chula Vista, CA is seeking a rugged yard worker to dismantle tires, drain fluids, and remove vehicle parts from salvage cars. You will set vehicles in the yard, record information, and operate a forklift or loader as needed.

This role requires outdoor work in all weather, physical stamina to stand, lift up to 75 pounds, and attention to safety and EPA/OSHA rules. A HS/GED is preferred, and flexibility for weekend shifts is a must.

Qualifications

• General knowledge and ability to perform relatively simple work.
• Must be able to work in cooperation with others.
• Must be attentive to detail and ensure accuracy in work assignments.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with others.
• Must have the flexibility to work variable schedules, including weekends

Responsibilities

• Dismantle tires
• Remove all fluids, lubricants, and components as required to prep vehicles for setting in the yard
• Works primarily outdoors removing vehicle parts from salvage cars
• Setting vehicles in the yard as assigned and recording information accurately
• May operate a forklift or loader to assist in moving vehicles
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment
• Ensure EPA and OSHA regulations are met
• Wear all required PPE
• Initiate and support continual improvement of the quality system

Skills

Outdoor labor

Team cooperation

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Flexible scheduling

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Description

Perform work outdoors in the yard; tire dismantling/breakdown, draining fluids and removing parts from vehicles in preparation for setting the vehicles in the yard.

• Dismantle tires
• Remove all fluids, lubricants, and components (ie: converters) as required in a safe and efficient manner to prep vehicles for setting in the yard.
• Works primarily outdoors removing vehicle parts from salvage cars. Parts can include but not limited to quarter panels, doors, lids, hoods, axles, and suspension pieces
• Setting vehicles in the yard as assigned. Recording information on vehicles set accurately and in a timely manner.
• May 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 to be resold. Bring charged batteries to the retail area
• Work with Loader Operator to stage vehicles or pull vehicles in yard properly
• Walk the yard and place debris in the cars being removed from the yard
• 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

Basic Qualifications:

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

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• General knowledge and ability to perform relatively simple work.
• Must be able to work in cooperation with others.
• Must be attentive to detail and ensure accuracy in work assignments.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with others.
• Must have the flexibility to work variable schedules, including weekends

Essential Physical Demands/Work Environment:

• This position requires individuals to constantly be on their feet except when operating machinery.
• Should not have any lifting restrictions and must not be afraid of heights.
• They must be able to stand for long periods, sit, walk, push, pull, bend, climb and be able to move/lift up to 75 pounds regularly.
• They must be able to climb ladders, stairs and withstand heights of more than 15 feet.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.
• This position is works outdoors in all weather conditions with no coverage.
• Should be able to tolerate high and low temperature levels.
• The noise level in the work environment is moderately loud.

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