Yard Worker

Pyp; Dixmoor (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A self-service auto salvage yard is seeking dedicated individuals to remove vehicle parts outdoors. Responsibilities include dismantling cars, ensuring safety, and maintaining accurate records. Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma and be able to work well with others. The role demands physical stamina, including the ability to lift up to 75 pounds. Join us in empowering customers to repair vehicles sustainably while working in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Must be familiar with the company's products and methods.
• Prior knowledge of automobiles or mechanics preferred.
• Must not have any lifting restrictions.

Responsibilities

• Remove vehicle parts for salvage cars outdoors.
• Remove all fluids and prepare cars for the yard.
• Accurately record information on cars set.
• Complete required paperwork as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to communicate effectively

Cooperation with others

Effective communication

Flexibility with schedules

Education

High School graduate or G.E.D. equivalent

Job description

Description

Pick Your Part is the nation’s top self‑service auto salvage yard, trusted by millions for affordable, high‑quality vehicle parts. With locations nationwide, we empower drivers to repair vehicles sustainably and cost‑effectively by offering access to a wide selection of organized, reusable parts. Driven by a mission to provide value and trust, we enable customers to take control of their repairs and keep vehicles on the road longer. Our work not only supports communities but also helps reduce waste by giving vehicles a second life. At Pick Your Part, we prioritize customer satisfaction and innovation to serve drivers, mechanics, and car enthusiasts.

• Works primarily outdoors removing vehicle parts for salvage cars. Parts can include but not limited to quarter panels, doors, lids, hoods, axles, and suspension pieces.
• Remove all fluids, lubricants and components (ie: converters) as required in a Safe and Effec‑tive manner, and prep car for setting on yard.
• Setting Out cars as assigned. Recording information on cars set accurately and in a timely manner.
• Appropriate paperwork filled out as required

Requirements

Education & Experience: High School graduate or G.E.D. equivalent desired. Prior knowledge of automobiles or mechanics preferred, supplemented by on‑the‑job training, to learn duties, nature of work performed, procedures, work methods, to become familiar with the company’s products, locations, machines and equipment, operating methods, and to attain proficiency requirements and to fully assume responsibilities of the job.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Must be familiar with the company's products and methods, techniques and procedures. 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.